World Cup 2018: Peru team profile

Image: Peru reached their first World Cup since 1982

From fixtures and fun facts to the key men, all you need to know about Peru ahead of this summer's World Cup.

Manager: Ricardo Gareca

Star man: Jefferson Farfan - The 33-year-old Lokomotiv Moscow forward scored one and assisted the other in Peru's 2-0 play-off victory against New Zealand.

How they qualified: A 2-0 aggregate victory over New Zealand in their intercontinental play-off came after finishing fifth in the South American standings.

History: Four World Cup appearances, first qualifying in 1930 before reaching the quarters in 1970 and 1978. Their last appearance came in 1982.

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Fun fact: Peru's 36-year gap from their last World Cup to this current outing is the longest absence of any nation competing in Russia (not including first-timers Iceland and Panama).

Best World Cup moment: A spectacular 4-2 defeat to Brazil in the 1970 quarter-finals. Peru failed to win at the 1930 World Cup, and after beating both Morocco and Bulgaria in the groups, they gave Brazil a run for their money in a thrilling display of attacking football. Peru never led the tie, but certainly kept one of the best teams in history on their toes.

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Player you've never heard of: Edison Flores - The 23-year-old AaB winger scored five goals in qualification.

Kit: Home - white with red stripe; Away - red with white stripe.

Group C fixtures: Denmark (5pm, June 16, Saransk), France (4pm, June 21, Ekaterinburg), Australia (3pm, June 26, Sochi)

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