Brazil is aiming for back-to-back victories when they host Peru in a crucial CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifier this Tuesday. After an inconsistent start, the Selecao bounced back with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Chile last week. This victory lifted them to fourth place in the South American standings, and they are keen to maintain their momentum.
Peru, on the other hand, secured their first win of the qualifiers by defeating Uruguay 1-0 on Friday.
What time does Brazil vs. Peru kick off?
This CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying clash takes place at Arena BRB Mane Garrincha in Brasilia, Brazil and kicks off on Tuesday, October 15 at 9:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Oct. 15 | 8:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Oct. 15 | 7:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Oct. 15 | 6:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Oct. 15 | 5:45 p.m. |
Brazil vs. Peru lineups, team news
Vinicius Junior and Alisson remain Brazil’s main absentees for this match, with both players dealing with injuries. The latter likely to miss the next round of fixtures in November as well.
Defenders Bremer, Eder Militao, and Guilherme Arana are also sidelined with injuries. Lucas Paqueta is suspended for this game, and Bruno Guimaraes should take his spot in the starting 11.
Brazil predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) —Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Abner — Bruno Guimaraes, Andre — Raphinha, Luiz Henrique, Igor Jesus — Rodrygo.
Injured: V. Junior, Alisson, Militao, Bremer, Arana
Suspended: Paqueta
Preview
Brazil’s squad, led by coach Dorival Júnior, has sparked debate. Even Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva commented, noting that he only recognized a handful of players, including Ederson, Marquinhos, Rodrygo, and Raphinha, and advocating for more local talent in the national team. Júnior has already called up 20 Brazil-based players, and the match against Peru could see more homegrown talent in action, such as Botafogo’s Alex Telles and Cruzeiro’s Matheus Pereira.
Brazil currently sits fourth in the standings with 13 points, trailing Argentina (19), Colombia (16), and Uruguay (15).
Head-to-Head Record
- Played: 53
- Brazil wins: 38
- Draws: 9
- Peru wins: 5
Predicted Lineups
Brazil: Ederson (GK); Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Abner; Gerson, André; Raphinha, Luiz Henrique, Igor Jesus; Rodrygo.
Peru: Gallese (GK); Polo, Araujo, Zambrano, Abram, Callens; Sonne, Castillo, Pena; Valera, Flores.
Brazil will be without stars Neymar and Vinícius Júnior, but that may not be an issue. Botafogo strikers Igor Jesus and Luiz Henrique saved Brazil from another setback against Chile with last-minute goals, and both are expected to feature prominently again. Jesus will likely start up front, while Henrique could be a substitute for Savinho later in the game.
Coach Júnior, under pressure since taking charge in January, is expected to make more changes. Right-back Vanderson and midfielder Gerson are likely to start, adding physicality and strength against Peru.
The recent performance of local players has reignited a long-standing debate in Brazil: Should the national team rely solely on European-based players for major tournaments, or is there room for more homegrown talent?
