Brazil showcased their dominance in a resounding 4-0 victory over Peru in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match at the Arena BRB Mane Garrincha in Brasilia on Wednesday. The Selecao, fueled by attacking intent, relentlessly pressed the Peruvian defense, but La Blanquirroja’s compact defensive structure initially made it difficult for Brazil to break through.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 37th minute when Barcelona forward Raphinha converted a penalty kick, giving the five-time World Champions the lead. Peru’s Miguel Araujo was adjudged to have handled the ball inside the box, gifting Brazil the opportunity. Raphinha, showcasing his composure, sent the goalkeeper the wrong way with a well-placed shot.
The second half saw Brazil’s dominance intensify, as they continued to carve out chances against a tiring Peruvian defense. In the 53rd minute, Raphinha once again stepped up to convert a penalty, this time after Manchester City forward Savinho was brought down by Carlos Zambrano inside the box. The 27-year-old’s brace solidified Brazil’s control over the match.
The final nail in the coffin came with two late goals. Substitute Andreas Pereira added his name to the scoresheet, before Luiz Henrique wrapped up the scoring with a fourth goal for Brazil, sealing a comfortable victory.
With this impressive win, Brazil maintains its position in fourth place on the World Cup qualifying table, accumulating 16 points from 10 matches. They are now three points ahead of Ecuador, who currently occupy the fifth spot, making their qualification chances look increasingly promising.