Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0

Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Brazil on Wednesday. Argentina moved to the top of the points table with the win in the match held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

 

 

Many spectators came to see Messi. They came for Messi. But Nicolas Otamendi scored the only goal for Argentina in the game against Brazil.

 

 

The loss to Argentina made it three consecutive World Cup qualifying matches for Brazil. This loss is very disappointing for coach Fernando Diniz. He has been appointed as the new coach of Brazil.

 

 

Messi was on the field for 78 minutes in the match between Brazil and Argentina. After that he left the field. Some children came to the field to see Messi that day. They were present on the field wearing the shirts of Barcelona and Inter Miami.

 

 

Argentina won the Copa America final two years ago at this stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Di Maria scored the only goal for Argentina in that match.

 

 

However, before the start of today’s Argentina Brazil match, some violent incidents took place. After the national anthem, a fight broke out between the spectators. A supporter suffered a head injury during the fight. In view of this incident Rio police arrested 8 people. Argentina players are seen going to the dressing room due to the disturbance in the stadium. When the tension subsides a bit, the game begins.

 

 

Brazil had several chances early in the game. Brazil squandered the chance. Brazil had a chance to score in the 38th minute, but failed to convert. The scores of both teams remain goalless until half time.

 

 

When the game resumed after the break, Brazil started attacking momentarily. In the 54th minute, Brazilian player Rodrigo made a great shot. Argentina’s goalkeeper Martinez saved the team with a great save.

 

Argentina get a corner kick in the 63rd minute of the game. From that corner kick, Otamendi headed Argentina to a 1-0 lead. This result remained until the end of the game and Argentina beat Brazil 1-0.

 

As a result of the victory in this match, Argentina is at the top of the round robin league table with 15 points from 6 matches.

Below are the points for the first 5 teams of the South American qualifiers:

 

Argentina 6 matches – 15 points

Uruguay 6 matches – 13 points

Colombia 6 matches – 12 points

venezuela 6 matches – 9 points

Ecuador 6 matches – 8 points

 

 

1. 1. 1.  The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America. 6 teams from the South American continent will play in the main stage of the World Cup competition. The top 6 teams in this group will get a chance to play in the main stage of the World Cup. The seventh-placed team in the group must qualify by winning the Intercontinental Playoffs to play in the main stage of the World Cup.