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The ] represents ] in international ] competitions, and is controlled by the ]. Created in ], the team competes with nine others in the South American ] conference within ]. The majority of Peru's home matches are held at the national multi-use stadium, the ], with ]es sometimes hosted at club stadiums.
The ] represents ] in international ] competitions, and is controlled by the ]. Created in ], the team competes with nine others in the South American ] conference within ]. The majority of Peru's home matches are held at the national multi-use stadium, the ], with ]es sometimes hosted at club stadiums.
Peru has qualified for ] and ], reaching the quarterfinals of both tournaments, and has ]. Peru's traditional rival is the football team of Chile,<ref name="The Star">{{cite web | title=High Alert for Chile-Peru Qualifier| work=thestar.com.my | url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2007/10/17/sports/19188779&sec=sports| accessdate=2008-08-09}}</ref> but the national squad has other prominent football rivalries such as the one with ].<ref name=Ecuadorexplorer>{{cite web | title=The Pride Match| work=Ecuadorexplorer.com| url=http://www.ecuadorexplorer.com/html/pride_match.html| accessdate=2009-02-28}}</ref> The traditional colors of the national team are red and white, and the nickname ''la Blanquirroja'' (] for "the white-and-red") is generally used to refer to the team.<ref name="Arkivperu.com, ''La Blanquiroja''">{{es icon}}{{cite web | title=La Blanquiroja | work=Arkivperu.com | url=http://www.arkivperu.com/blanquiroja.htm | accessdate=2009-02-14}}</ref>
Peru has qualified for ] and ], reaching the quarterfinals of both tournaments, and has ]. Peru's traditional rival is the football team of Chile,<ref name="The Star">{{cite web | title=High Alert for Chile-Peru Qualifier| work=thestar.com.my | url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2007/10/17/sports/19188779&sec=sports| accessdate=2008-08-09}}</ref> but the national squad has other prominent football rivalries such as the one with ].<ref name=Ecuadorexplorer>{{cite web | title=The Pride Match| work=Ecuadorexplorer.com| url=http://www.ecuadorexplorer.com/html/pride_match.html| accessdate=2009-02-28}}</ref> The traditional colors of the national team are red and white, and the nickname ''la Blanquirroja'' (] for "the white-and-red") is generally used to refer to the team.<ref name="Arkivperu.com, ''La Blanquiroja''">{{es icon}}{{cite web | title=La Blanquiroja | work=Arkivperu.com | url=http://www.arkivperu.com/blanquiroja.htm | accessdate=2009-02-14}}</ref>
During the 1930s, featuring players such as ] and ], Peru participated in the ] and the controversial ]. Moreover, during this time the team won at the inaugural ] in ] and their first ] in ]. In the 1950s, despite Peru lacking victory in any major international tournament, the team of ] and ] was considered to be among ].<ref name="Eloratings">{{cite web | title=World Football Elo Ratings: Peru| work=Eloratings.net| url=http://www.eloratings.net/Peru.htm| accessdate=2009-03-11}}</ref> Later, between 1970 and 1982 and with players such as ], ], and ], a golden generation of Peruvian footballers once more brought Peru into the view of the world, with many considering that a new football power had emerged.<ref name="FIFA Peru">{{cite web|title=Peru|work=FIFA.com | url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/preliminaries/southamerica/teams/team=43929/index.html | accessdate=2007-10-20}}</ref><ref name="BBC Sport">{{cite web | title=The slide of Peruvian football| work=Bbc.co.uk| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/timvickery/2008/11/the_slide_of_peruvian_football.html| accessdate=2009-02-14}}</ref> With this team, Peru qualified for three FIFA World Cups and won the ]. As of 2009, Peru is going through one of its darkest hours in its history due to a series of poor results in the ].
During the 1930s, featuring players such as ] and ], Peru participated in the ] and the controversial ]. Moreover, during this time the team won at the inaugural ] in ] and their first ] in ]. In the 1950s, despite Peru lacking victory in any major international tournament, the team of ] and ] was considered to be among ].<ref name="Eloratings">{{cite web | title=World Football Elo Ratings: Peru| work=Eloratings.net| url=http://www.eloratings.net/Peru.htm| accessdate=2009-03-11}}</ref> Later, between 1970 and 1982 and with players such as ], ], and ], a golden generation of Peruvian footballers once more brought Peru into the view of the world, with many considering that a new football power had emerged.<ref name="FIFA Peru">{{cite web|title=Peru|work=FIFA.com | url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/preliminaries/southamerica/teams/team=43929/index.html | accessdate=2007-10-20}}</ref><ref name="BBC Sport">{{cite web | title=The slide of Peruvian football| work=Bbc.co.uk| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/timvickery/2008/11/the_slide_of_peruvian_football.html| accessdate=2009-02-14}}</ref> With this team, Peru qualified for three FIFA World Cups and won the ]. As of 2009, Peru is going through one of its darkest hours in its history due to a series of poor results in the ].
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Peru and Chile have a rivalry that dates back from the War of the Pacific. Previously, the two nations had been on friendly terms sharing mutual alliances during the South American wars of independence and Chincha Islands War. Territorial, maritime, and cultural disputes have fueled tensions since the ending of the War of the Pacific. These historical feuds and lingering bitterness have led to a large football rivalry between both nations.
History
Historically Chile holds a commanding win-loss ratio over Peru. Despite this, Chile vs. Peru games generally tend to be very competitive and at times rough, often with players sent off. The two teams display highly contested battles that make for entertaining matches within the CONMEBOL region.
Peru has qualified for four FIFA World Cups and two Olympic tournaments, reaching the quarterfinals of both tournaments, and has won the Copa América on two occasions. Peru's traditional rival is the football team of Chile, but the national squad has other prominent football rivalries such as the one with Ecuador. The traditional colors of the national team are red and white, and the nickname la Blanquirroja (Spanish for "the white-and-red") is generally used to refer to the team.
The Chile national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile and was established in 1895. Chile was one of the founding members of CONMEBOL which included Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and participated in the first Copa America tournament in 1916. While in Copa America play, Chile has reached four finals but has lost in each appearance.
Chile has appeared in eight World Cup tournaments. Chile was one the teams invited and that accepted to compete in the first World Cup in 1930. They started off well beating Mexico and France without conceding a goal. A 3-1 loss to Argentina in their final game left them in second place in their group, eliminating them from the tournament. In the 1950 World Cup, Chile was eliminated in the first round but defeated the United States 5-2. Their best World Cup result was a third place finish in 1962, when Chile was the host nation. Chile lost 4-2 to eventual champions Brazil in a semifinals match, but beat Yugoslavia 1-0 in the third place match.
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