(Full schedule of FIFA World Cup 2018)What’s even more baffling is that their next appearance in the tournament came in 1970, a full forty years later. That year saw them put in their best FIFA World Cup performance, making it to the quarter-finals before being eliminated by eventual winners Brazil. READ | FIFA World Cup 2018 team profile: Iran look to break group stage curseThey made the tournament again in 1978 and 1982, but failed to make it beyond the group stages. READ | FIFA World Cup 2018: Antoine Griezmann key to France’s title hopesFor one, they have mastered the possession-based style of the great Peru teams from the past under head coach Ricardo Gareca. Having played for clubs like Bayern Munich and Hamburger SV, he has the kind of experience and goal-scoring ability that Peru will need for a successful World Cup campaign.

Source: Hindustan Times June 03, 2018 12:22 UTC