Watch: Marquinhos earns Brazil late win over Peru

Brazil made it two wins from two in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Tuesday after a late purpose from Marquinhos earned them a 1-0 win over Peru in Lima.

Brazil, who crushed Bolivia 5-1 at dwelling on Friday, moved degree on six factors with rivals Argentina on the high of the South American qualifying standings.

Interim coach Fernando Diniz’s aspect dominated possession and attacking alternatives early within the recreation however Raphinha and Richarlison noticed targets dominated out for offside within 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 instructed reporters.

“It’s always important to win. I think we won with a lot of credit. I really enjoyed it.”
With the sport heading in direction of a scoreless draw Paris St Germain defender Marquinhos headed dwelling Neymar’s nook on the close to put up to seal the win within the ninetieth minute.

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

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

The five-times world champions will host Venezuela earlier than visiting Uruguay subsequent month when qualifying continues.

In different qualifiers earlier on Tuesday, Argentina cruised previous Bolivia 3-0, Venezuela beat 1-0 Paraguay, Uruguay misplaced 2-1 at Ecuador, whereas Chile and Colombia drew 0-0.