STUNNING Raphinha brace leads Brazil to 4-0 victory in World Cup qualification

Raphinha's brace from the penalty spot propelled Brazil to a sizzling win against Peru in the 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers.

Raphinha, image courtesy: X

Brazil was back to their scintillating best in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers as they demolished Peru at the BNB Mane Garrincha Arena. It was another masterclass from the in-form Raphinha who scored a brace to continue his blistering touch this season.

The Brazilian attacker now has 14 goals and assists for his club and country this season. He has been lighting up Barcelona’s season already, scoring six goals and registering as many assists. Raphinha‘s stunning season also includes a hattrick against Real Valladolid and a brace against Villareal.

Apart from his heroics in the La Liga, he has also fired a goal and carved an assist in the latest iteration of the UEFA Champions League. His heroics propelled Barcelona to a stunning victory against the BSC Young Boys. The latest brace for Brazil is an example of the incredible season he has been having.

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Raphinha brings his good form to Brazil, scoring twice from the spot in their 4-0 win vs. Peru.

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It was one-way traffic in Brazil as they dictated the game against Peru. Raphinha opened the scoring from the spot in the 38th minute and doubled the lead on the other side of the break with another successfully converted penalty Former Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira scored in the 71st-minute while Luis Henrique’s 74st-minute strike sealed the deal for Brazil.

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It wasn’t just Brazil who won big. Table-toppers Argentina thrashed Bolivia emphatically as well. Spearheaded by Lionel Messi’s sizzling hattrick, La Albiceleste called the shots in Estadio Mas Monumental.

Raphinha — Argentina celebrations, image courtesy: X

With the win, Argentina cemented their position at the top with seven wins from 10 games while their closest pursuer, Colombia, stayed in the second position. Apart from Leo Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez, and Thiago Almada also found the back of the net as Argentina continued their sensational run in the ongoing edition of the World Cup qualifiers.

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After the conclusion of the latest round of fixtures, Brazil find themselves in the fourth spot with 16 points while Uruguay sit third with an identical number of points and a better goal difference.