Peru vs Poland: World Cup head-to-head record
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Poland have a perfect World Cup record against Peru, winning both all-time meetings. The two nations have faced each other twice at the FIFA World Cup — in 1978 and 1982 — with Poland claiming victory on each occasion and Peru failing to score in the first encounter before conceding five in the second.
Across those two matches, Poland outscored Peru 6-1 in total, making them the clear dominant force in this head-to-head fixture. Peru have never beaten Poland at a World Cup.
All-Time World Cup Head-to-Head: Peru vs Poland
The full record between these two sides at the World Cup is brief but one-sided. Their first meeting came at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, where Poland edged Peru 1-0 in a tight Group B contest. Four years later at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, Poland were far more emphatic, thrashing Peru 5-1 in the group stage — one of the more commanding winning margins in World Cup group-stage history.
Match-by-Match Results
| Year | Stage | Matchday | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Group Stage | Matchday 5 | Peru 0-1 Poland |
| 1982 | Group Stage | Matchday 3 | Poland 5-1 Peru |
Poland's 5-1 win in 1982 remains the defining fixture of this rivalry. That Polish side, featuring the prolific Zbigniew Boniek and guided by coach Antoni Piechniczek, went on to finish third in the tournament. Peru, meanwhile, were eliminated at the group stage in both 1978 and 1982. Fans planning to follow both nations at the 2026 World Cup can track live scores and the full schedule at Bola 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Have Peru and Poland ever drawn at the World Cup?
No. In two World Cup meetings — 1978 and 1982 — there have been no draws. Poland won both games, 1-0 and 5-1 respectively, meaning the fixture has never ended level.
What is Peru's biggest World Cup defeat?
Among their recorded World Cup losses, the 5-1 defeat to Poland at the 1982 World Cup in Spain stands as one of Peru's heaviest. Poland were one of the strongest European sides of that era and dominated the encounter.
When did Peru and Poland last meet at the World Cup?
Peru and Poland last met at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain, where Poland won 5-1 in the group stage. They have not been drawn together at a World Cup since.