The Brazilian national team got off to a perfect start in the 2026 Qualifiers. The team led by Fernando Diniz defeated Bolivia and then narrowly defeated Peru in the first double date to position themselves as one of the leaders of the South American tournament. However, there are some statements from Casemiro, the Brazilian captain, that continue to generate debate.
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Let's review that 'Scratch' started the qualifiers with a resounding 5-1 victory over Brazil on September 8th. After the match, Casemiro was asked about Peru, the next opponent they ended up defeating 1-0 in Lima with a goal from Marquinhos in the final minutes.
"With all due respect to Bolivia, but Peru is a stronger team. It will be a match where we will be able to see even a little bit of the ball leaving the coach's hands," the Manchester United midfielder had mentioned to the Brazilian media during the last international break.
How did Peru vs Brazil end?
The match between Peru and Brazil for the 2nd round of the 2026 qualifiers ended 1-0 in favor of the Brazilians after Marquinhos' goal in the 90th minute of play.
Peru's upcoming matches
The next double round of the 2026 Conmebol Qualifiers will take place in October. Here, the Peruvian national team will travel to Santiago to face Chile on October 12th and then return to Lima to host the World Cup champion, Argentina, on the 17th of the same month.
Peru in the FIFA ranking
In the new FIFA ranking, it can be seen that Peru dropped from 21st to 22nd place. The national team has 1551.91 points. The next ranking will be released after this double matchday.