Brazil beats Peru with a late goal from Marquinhos.

Brazil defeated Peru 1-0 in Lima on Tuesday to make it two wins out of three in 2026 World Cup qualifying. Marquinhos' goal came late in the game.

 

After defeating Bolivia 5-1 at home on Friday, Brazil tied Argentina for first place in the South American qualifying standings with six points.

Early in the game, the team led by interim coach Fernando Diniz dominated possession and attacking opportunities, but goals from Raphinha and Richarlison were disallowed for offside in the first half.
 

"I'm pleased with what we've shown in both games. Today's game was a different atmosphere. The team had to score three goals to make one count," Diniz told reporters.

"It's always important to win. I think we won with a lot of credit. I really enjoyed it."

With the game heading towards a scoreless draw Paris St Germain defender Marquinhos headed home Neymar's corner at the near post to seal the win in the 90th minute.

"We practised set pieces both in Belem and here. Set pieces define the game, today it did," Diniz added.

"We scored through persistence. A well struck ball and anticipation on the first post."

The five-times world champions will host Venezuela before visiting Uruguay next month when qualifying continues.

In other qualifiers earlier on Tuesday, Argentina cruised past Bolivia 3-0, Venezuela beat 1-0 Paraguay, Uruguay lost 2-1 at Ecuador, while Chile and Colombia drew 0-0.

"I'm pleased with what we've shown in both games. Today's game was a different atmosphere. The team had to score three goals to make one count," Diniz told reporters.

"It's always important to win. I think we won with a lot of credit. I really enjoyed it."

With the game heading towards a scoreless draw Paris St Germain defender Marquinhos headed home Neymar's corner at the near post to seal the win in the 90th minute.

"We practised set pieces both in Belem and here. Set pieces define the game, today it did," Diniz added.

"We scored through persistence. A well struck ball and anticipation on the first post."

The five-times world champions will host Venezuela before visiting Uruguay next month when qualifying continues.

In other qualifiers earlier on Tuesday, Argentina cruised past Bolivia 3-0, Venezuela beat 1-0 Paraguay, Uruguay lost 2-1 at Ecuador, while Chile and Colombia drew 0-0.