Brazil Beats Peru 4-0 in World Cup Qualifier

Brazil solidified their status as World Cup qualifiers with a resounding 4-0 victory over Peru, featuring two goals from Raphinha, both scored from penalties, along with contributions from Andreas Pereira and Luiz Henrique. This win was Brazil's fifth in the qualifiers, moving them into fourth place in the CONMEBOL standings with 16 points. Meanwhile, Argentina maintained their lead in the standings with a 6-0 thrashing of Bolivia, where Lionel Messi scored one goal and assisted two others. Colombia also impressed with a 4-0 win against Chile, now sitting second with 19 points. Uruguay's draw with Ecuador left them in third place, creating a competitive race for the top six qualifying spots. The next World Cup in 2026 is shaping up to be contentious as teams vie for automatic qualification.