Brazil is aiming to secure an essential victory on Tuesday in Brasilia as they face Peru, hoping to gain crucial points in the October international window.
Following an early scare against Chile last Thursday, where they conceded a goal just two minutes into the match, Brazil showcased their resilience by coming back to win, moving them up to fourth place in the standings. This win was particularly important after their previous loss to Paraguay.
However, the team is grappling with significant player injuries. Key contributors Alisson and Vinicius Jr. are both absent, so Brazil will need to adapt without several vital members.
On the other hand, Peru is facing its own challenges but recently climbed off the bottom of the table thanks to a morale-boosting win against Uruguay.
Here’s the latest information on team lineups and news.
Lineups for Brazil vs. Peru: Confirmed Starting Eleven & Team News
Brazil is missing several notable players, including goalkeeper Alisson, who had to withdraw due to injury before the international break. Fellow Real Madrid players Eder Militao and Vinicius are also out, as are Juventus defender Bremer, who sustained a serious knee injury in the last club match.
Additionally, Borussia Dortmund’s Yan Couto, Flamengo’s Pedro, and Guilherme Arana from Atletico Mineiro are unavailable. Gabriel Martinelli has a calf issue and is doubtful, while midfielder Lucas Paqueta is suspended.
Their troubles are compounded by the continued absence of Neymar, who is sidelined with an ACL injury but is expected to be back in about a month.
Ignacio Jesus and Savinho unexpectedly started against Chile, making it unclear who will be trusted by coach Dorival Junior in this match.
Brazil’s Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Ederson (GK) — Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Abner — Gerson, Guimaraes — Rodrygo, Savinho, Raphinha — Igor Jesus.
Brazil’s Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Weverton, Bento, Ederson
Defenders: Danilo, Vanderson, Alex Telles, Abner, Beraldo, Fabricio Bruno, Gabriel, Marquinhos
Midfielders: Andre, Bruno Guimaraes, Andreas Pereira, Gerson, Lucas Paqueta, Rodrygo
Forwards: Endrick, Raphinha, Luiz Henrique, Igor Jesus, Savinho, Gabriel Martinelli
For Peru, Cagliari forward Gianluca Lapadula is the only player to withdraw due to injury; he has been sidelined since early October and is replaced by Luis Ramos.
Veteran defender Miguel Trauco was omitted from the September roster, whereas seasoned players Paolo Guerrero, Andre Carrillo, and Christian Cueva have not been called up since the Copa America.
Renato Tapia and Yoshimar Yotun will also miss this match, and Miguel Trauco along with Anderson Santamaria are unavailable.
Peru’s Starting XI (3-5-2): Gallese (GK) — Araujo, Zambrano, Callens — Advincula, Cartagena, Castillo, Pena, Lopez — Valera, Flores.
Peru’s Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Carlos Caceda, Pedro Gallese, Diego Romero.
Defenders: Luis Abram, Luis Advincula, Miguel Araujo, Alexander Callens, Aldo Corzo, Renzo Garces, Erick Noriega, Oliver Sonne, Carlos Zambrano.
Midfielders: Jean Pierre Archimbaud, Horacio Calcaterra, Wilder Cartagena, Jesus Castillo, Jorge Murrugarra, Sergio Pena, Piero Quispe.
Forwards: Maxloren Castro, Edison Flores, Joao Grimaldo, Andy Polo, Luis Ramos, Bryan Reyna, Jose Rivera, Alex Valera.
Kickoff Time for Brazil vs. Peru
This World Cup qualifying match will be held at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, starting on Tuesday, October 15, at 9:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s a time conversion for various regions:
Date | Kickoff Time | |
USA/Canada | Tue, Oct. 15 | 8:45 p.m. ET |
Australia | Wed, Oct. 15 | 10:45 a.m. AEDT |
UK | Wed, Oct. 15 | 1:45 a.m. BST |
India | Wed, Oct. 15 | 6:15 a.m. IST |
How to Watch Brazil vs. Peru: Live Stream and TV Channel
Here’s how to catch this World Cup qualifying match in various regions:
Region | TV | Streaming |
USA | Universo | Fubo, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes en Vivo, ViX |
Canada | — | — |
UK | Premier Sports 1 | Premier Sports |
Australia | — | SBS On Demand |
India | — | — |