The participation of Peru in the 1970 FIFA World Cup was particularly memorable when the squad caused surprise as they advanced into the quarterfinals by defeating Bulgaria 3–2 and Morocco 3–0, and despite losing 3–1 to Germany. Although Peru lost the quarterfinal game to Brazil by 4–2, "la Blanquirroja" would go on to win the "Copa del Pacífico", were invited to participate in the Brazil Independence Cup, and won the "Copa Mariscal Sucre". Additionally, the squad won their second Copa América in 1975.