Philippe Coutinho’s first-ever World Cup goal was beautiful (VIDEO)

Soccer: 2016 Copa America Centenario-Brazil at Peru

Philippe Coutinho picked the perfect time to score the first goal of his career in a World Cup match.

Coutinho opened the scoring in Sunday’s game against Switzerland in the 20th minute with an absolute rocket.

The ball caromed off a Swiss defender, outside of the box, where Coutinho was waiting. He stepped into the ball and struck it perfectly — off the post, into the net.

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It ended up being Brazil’s only goal of the match.

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