Brazil, which defeated Bolivia 5-1 at home on Friday, tied rival Argentina for first place in the South American qualification rankings with six points.
With a 1-0 victory over Peru in Lima on Tuesday thanks to a late strike from Marquinhos, Brazil improved to 2-0 in 2026 World Cup qualification.
Brazil, which defeated Bolivia 5-1 at home on Friday, tied rival Argentina for first place in the South American qualification rankings with six points.
Early on in the game, the team of interim coach Fernando Diniz dominated possession and offensive possibilities, but scores by Raphinha and Richarlison were disallowed for offside.
When it appeared like the game would conclude in a scoreless draw, Paris St. Germain's Marquinhos headed in Neymar's corner at the near post to secure the victory.
When qualifying continues, the five-time world winners will host Venezuela before travelling to Uruguay.
Other qualifiers on Tuesday were Argentina's 3-0 rout of Bolivia, Venezuela's 1-0 victory over Paraguay, Uruguay's 2-1 defeat against Ecuador, and a scoreless draw between Chile and Colombia.
