The Peruvians have embraced the Brazilian team since the delegation arrived in Lima, last Saturday (9). But there are also those who wish Neymar and company bad luck on the eve of the duel with Peru, next Tuesday (12), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the National Stadium, in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
This is the case of a fan who keeps his name confidential. It identifies itself only as “Phantom 69”. He was in front of the Seleção hotel to “curse” the Brazilian players and drew attention not only for his ghostly costume.
When the team arrived at the National Stadium, during training this Monday (11), Fantasma took a camera that said: VARsil Conmebol. A provocation, in a trumpet tone, for the five-time world champion.
Brazil has a large advantage in retrospect against Peru
Like the overwhelming majority of South American teams, Peru is also a historical customer of Brazil. In total, the two countries have already faced each other on 50 occasions, with 36 victories for Canarinho, nine draws and five triumphs for the Peruvians.
The Brazilian team has not lost to Peru in four matches. The last clash between the teams took place on September 9, 2021. On that occasion, Amarelinha was led by Tite and won 2-1, with goals from Éverton Ribeiro and Neymar, in a match valid for the 10th round of the World Cup qualifiers. World.
Brazil’s last defeat to Peru was three years ago, in a friendly held in the United States. Luis Abram scored the winning goal in Blanquirroja’s 1-0 victory over Canarinho.
Fernando Diniz should repeat the lineup that beat Bolivia
As mentioned, the Brazilian team has already started preparations to face Peru, this Tuesday (12), in Lima, in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Canarinho’s new coach, Fernando Diniz, should repeat the lineup that defeated Bolivia, Friday (8), in Belém, by 5 to 1.
Thus, Amarelinha will field with the following team: Ederson, Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Renan Lodi; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães and Neymar; Raphinha, Rodrygo and Richarlison.
