The Argentina national team will host Brazil in the continuation of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the Conmebol Zone. This classic duel will take place at the Estadio Monumental Buenos Aires, Wednesday (26/3) morning IST.
This match will be a crucial moment for the Argentine National Team, in their mission to pursue a ticket to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals. La Albiceleste will be the first contestant in the 2026 World Cup from the Conmebol Zone, if they are able to get at least one point from this match.
On the other hand, the Brazil needs a win to maintain its position on the standings. The competition is quite tight, because the teams ranked second to sixth (qualifying zone) are only three points apart.
Lionel Scaloni’s team has 28 points from 13 matches and is leading the standings, while Brazil is in third place with 21 points.
Brazil have lost 3, drawn 1 and won just once in their last five away games in World Cup Qualifiers. The Selecao lost 0-2 to Uruguay, lost 1-2 to Colombia, lost 0-1 to Paraguay, won 2-1 to Chile and drew 1-1 with Venezuela.
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In contrast, Argentina’s national team has won without conceding in its last three home games in this competition. Argentina won 3-0 over Chile, won 6-0 over Bolivia, and won 1-0 over Peru.
La Albiceleste are also unbeaten and have not conceded a single goal in their last four meetings with Brazil. During that period, Julian Alvarez and his colleagues have won three times with a score of 1-0 and drawn once with a score of 0-0 against their rivals.
Ahead of the classic clash, Argentina will be without superstar Lionel Messi, who is out injured. La Albiceleste are also without Lautaro Martinez and Paulo Dybala due to injuries, plus Nico Gonzalez due to a red card suspension.
Brazil will be without key players such as Neymar Junior and Ederson Moraes. Most recently, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was also sidelined due to injury during the 2-1 win over Colombia.
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Argentina vs Brazil Predicted Line-up:
Argentina (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister; Simeone, Fernandez, Almada; Alvarez.
Coach: Lionel Scaloni.
Brazil (4-5-1): Bento; Vanderson, Marquinhos, Ortiz, Arana; Joelinton, Andre, Rodrygo, Raphinha, Vinicius; Pedro.
Coach: Dorival Junior.
Last 5 Head to Head Argentina vs Brazil:
11/22/23 Brazil 0-1 Argentina (World Cup Qualifier)
​​11/17/21 Argentina 0-0 Brazil (World Cup Qualifier)
​​07/11/21 Argentina 1-0 Brazil (Copa America)
11/16/19 Brazil 0-1 Argentina (Friendly)
07/03/19 Brazil 2-0 Argentina (Copa America)
Argentina’s Last 5 Matches:
11/10/24 Venezuela 1-1 Argentina (World Cup Qualifiers)
16/10/24 Argentina 6-0 Bolivia (World Cup Qualifiers)
15/11/24 Paraguay 2-1 Argentina (World Cup Qualifiers)
20/11/24 Argentina 1-0 Peru (World Cup Qualifiers)
22/03/25 Uruguay 0-1 Argentina (World Cup Qualifiers).
Brazil Last 5 Matches:
01/10/24 Chile 1-2 Brazil (World Cup Qualifiers)
16/10/24 Brazil 4-0 Peru (World Cup Qualifiers)
15/11/24 Venezuela 1-1 Brazil (World Cup Qualifiers)
20/11/24 Brazil 1-1 Uruguay (World Cup Qualifiers)
21/03/25 Brazil 2-1 Colombia (World Cup Qualifiers)
