Spain beat Peru 3-1 in friendly as World Cup fever grips Puebla

The opening goal extended Oyarzabal's impressive scoring streak to six consecutive games with the national team, a run he hopes to continue into the upcoming tournament.

Pedri doubled the Spanish lead after the half-hour mark, comfortably tapping into an empty net following a well-placed cross from forward Ferran Torres. Spain added a third goal early in the second half when a delivery from Yeremy Pino forced a costly defensive error from Peruvian goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.

Peru managed to pull a goal back later in the half, reducing the final deficit thanks to a low finish from Jairo Velez past the Spanish defense. World Cup fever took over the stadium in Puebla, where stands were heavily dominated by Spain shirts and Barcelona jerseys, reflecting the Spanish club's strong representation in the squad.

Midfielders Pedri and Rodri, alongside Ferran Torres, drew the loudest cheers from the passionate crowd as fans performed Mexican waves and broke into chants throughout the festive evening. Coach Luis de la Fuente welcomed the convincing display but played down favorite status, stating that being recognized as tournament favorites guarantees absolutely nothing on the pitch.

The global showpiece tournament is scheduled to officially kick off on Thursday, while the 2010 world champions Spain will open their competitive campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.