Pérou

Pérou, or Peru, is a South American nation that recently played a friendly football (soccer) match against Senegal on March 28, 2026, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The match resulted in a 2-0 victory for Senegal. This event is newsworthy because it coincided with Senegal's celebration of their Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) title, despite the Confederation of African Football (CAF) reportedly invalidating their win. The match served as an opportunity for Senegal to present the CAN trophy to their diaspora in France. While Senegal focused on the match against Peru, it also served as a distraction from the controversy surrounding their CAN title. Peru's participation in this friendly match places them in the context of international football and Senegal's ongoing situation with the CAN.