The Peru women's national football team represents Peru in international women's football and is controlled by the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) has a part of the CONMEBOL confederation since its formation in 1996.

The South American Football Confederation is the continental governing body of football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations. The oldest continental confederation in the world, its headquarters are located in Luque, Paraguay. CONMEBOL is responsible for the organization and governance of South American football's major international tournaments. With 10 member football associations, it has the fewest members of all the confederations in FIFA.