Raphinha converted a penalty in each half to guide an improved Brazil to a 4-0 home win over Peru in South American World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.Building on last week's 2-1 comeback win in Chile, Brazil looked livelier from the start and dominated possession,

Jhon Duran and Luis Sinisterra wrapped up the win as Chile suffered a fifth consecutive defeat in qualifying. Paraguay beat Venezuela 2-1 and are sixth on 13 points, level with fifth-placed Ecuador and one ahead of Bolivia in seventh. The top six sides are guaranteed a berth at the 2026 finals in North America.

The Barcelona man bagged a brace, before two late goals killed the game and carried Brazil to their second win in a row. It was a testy contest for long periods, Peru doing their

Brazil enjoyed a thumping 4-0 win over Peru in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday to build on the momentum from last week's come-from-behind win in Chile but head coach Dorival Junior said his side remain very much a work in progress.