Peru “superfan” heads to Russia to cheer his country’s team at World Cup finals

World Today

Peru’s football team is preparing for its first World Cup in more than 35 years.

The matches will be especially important to one Peruvian fan.

Edwar Ayala has followed the team to every one of its nearly 20 qualifying matches, even those in New Zealand.

Now, he’s heading to Russia. He tells CGTN why he launched this quest.