Argentina and Brazil Clash in World Cup Qualifier as Historic Rivalry Intensifies

Argentina can secure 2026 World Cup qualification with a draw, while Brazil aims to end a 16-year winless streak in Argentina.

Argentina leads the South American standings and will qualify for the 2026 World Cup with a draw against Brazil in Buenos Aires.
Brazil has not won a match in Argentina since 2009 and has failed to score there in a decade, adding pressure to their campaign.
Key players, including Lionel Messi for Argentina and Neymar for Brazil, are sidelined due to injuries, while Brazil also faces significant absences from suspensions and injuries.
Brazil enters the match on a five-game unbeaten streak under coach Dorival Jr., who is determined to prove his critics wrong and break the team's winless streak in Argentina.
The match, described by FIFA as the 'essence of football rivalry,' highlights the historic tension between the two teams, with both sides emphasizing physical and mental preparedness.