Brazil vs Peru: World Cup head-to-head record
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Brazil have a perfect World Cup record against Peru, winning both of their all-time meetings without conceding a draw or a defeat. Across two encounters spanning 1970 and 1978, Brazil scored seven goals and conceded just two, asserting clear dominance over their South American rivals on football's biggest stage.
The tie sheet is short but decisive: a 4-2 quarter-final thriller in Mexico 1970, followed by a commanding 3-0 victory in the second group phase of Argentina 1978. Brazil have never lost to Peru at a World Cup.
Match-by-match World Cup record
The table below covers every World Cup fixture between these two nations:
| Year | Stage | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Quarter-finals | Brazil 4-2 Peru | Brazil |
| 1978 | Matchday 4 (Second Group Phase) | Peru 0-3 Brazil | Brazil |
Context and significance
The 1970 quarter-final in Guadalajara is the more celebrated of the two matches. Brazil, en route to their third World Cup title and widely regarded as one of the greatest teams ever assembled, swept past a Peru side that had themselves shown real quality in the tournament. The 4-2 scoreline flattered Peru somewhat in terms of Brazil's overall supremacy, with Pelé and his teammates never truly threatened once they established control.
The 1978 meeting came during Argentina's home World Cup, in the second group stage rather than a knockout round. Brazil's 3-0 victory reinforced their superiority, though both nations were ultimately eliminated at that stage, with Argentina advancing from the group on goal difference. Head-to-head, however, Brazil's record against Peru remains flawless. Fans looking to follow both nations' fortunes at the 2026 World Cup can track live scores and the full schedule on Bola 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Brazil and Peru met at the World Cup?
Brazil and Peru have met exactly twice at the World Cup — in the 1970 quarter-finals and the 1978 second group phase. Brazil won both games, making their head-to-head record played 2, won 2, drawn 0, lost 0.
What was the score when Brazil beat Peru at the 1970 World Cup?
Brazil beat Peru 4-2 in the 1970 World Cup quarter-finals held in Mexico. It remains the highest-scoring fixture between the two nations at a World Cup.
Has Peru ever beaten Brazil at the World Cup?
No. Peru have never beaten Brazil at a World Cup. In two meetings — 1970 and 1978 — Brazil won both matches, and Peru have yet to record even a draw against their South American rivals on the world stage.