On March 25, 2025, Venezuela defeated Peru 1-0 in a CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match at the Estadio Monumental de Maturín in Maturín, Venezuela. The only goal of the match was scored by Salomón Rondón from a penalty in the 41st minute.
This victory improved Venezuela’s record to 3 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, bringing their total points to 15. Peru’s record stands at 2 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, with 10 points.
In their previous encounter during the Sudamericano Sub-20 tournament on January 26, 2025, Venezuela’s U-20 team secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Peru. The match was held at the Estadio Metropolitano de Fútbol de Lara, where Venezuela’s goals came from Tamayo, Andrade, Rodríguez, and Vegas.