Peru Beats Uruguay 2-1 in Historic Women’s Nations League Victory

The Peru women’s national team achieved a 2-1 victory over Uruguay in the fifth round of the CONMEBOL Women’s Nations League on April 11, 2026. Playing in Cusco, Peru secured the win by coming from behind to defeat their opponents.

The result has been described by RPP as a historic triumph for the Peruvian side, marking a significant shift in the competitive dynamic between the two nations.

Historical Context and Head-to-Head

This victory is particularly notable given the previous head-to-head record between the two teams. According to data from AiScore, Peru had failed to win any of their last six encounters with Uruguay, recording five losses and one draw.

By overcoming Uruguay on April 11, 2026, Peru broke a long-standing streak of unsuccessful matches against the Uruguayan side.

Tournament Standings and Form

The match was part of the CONMEBOL Women’s Nations League. Following the latest results, Sofascore reports that Peru currently ranks 7th in the competition, while Uruguay holds the 8th position.

The win against Uruguay adds to Peru’s recent positive momentum in the tournament, as the team also previously secured a valuable victory against Chile.

Coaching Perspective

Following the action, Coach Ferrari addressed the importance of these results for the development of the team. He emphasized the link between tangible outcomes on the pitch and the psychological growth of the players.

We must sustain the growth of women’s football and strengthen the mental aspect with results

Coach Ferrari via ovacion.pe

The victory in Cusco serves as a benchmark for the program’s efforts to improve its competitive standing within the CONMEBOL region.