Brazil vs Argentina Highlights: BRA 0 - 1 ARG | FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers
Brazil will square off against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers on Wednesday (November 22) at 6:00 AM IST. Brazil, the five-time FIFA World Cup champions, and Argentina, the current world champions, are about to rekindle their storied rivalry in the Maracana.

The final whistle blows in and the match comes to an end, Argentina victorious against their arch-rivals Brazil with a goal in the second half from Nicolas Otamendi!
The scoreline shows BRA 0 - 1 ARG at FT
🏆 #Eliminatorias
— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) November 22, 2023
⚽ @Argentina 🇦🇷 1 (Nicolás Otamendi) 🆚 #Brasil 🇧🇷 0
👉 ¡Final del partido!
¡#VamosArgentina! 🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/iEWuYUJu5l
Endrick attempts a long-range shot from the right wing, but Martinez makes an easy save for Argentina!
6 mins of extra time added ahead of the game! Few last moments for Brazil to get back in the game and score an equaliser, or 6 mins of stoppage time for Argentina to hold their lead and secure a victory!
A few more mins to the final whistle and Argentina still holds the lead with the goal from Otamendi!
Brazil has to try their best to get back in the game! The scoreline shows BRA 0 - 1 ARG!
An unnecessary foul by Joelinton on De Paul, in a clash to take the ball possession and the ref comes in straight and shows a Red Cardwithout any hesitation!
Brazil, players are furious about this to the ref!
Substitution for Argentina:
Substitution for Brazil:
Substitution for Brazil:
Substitution for Argentina:
GOOOOAAAALLLLL!!
A wonderful header Otamendi surpassing Alisson, rising in a packed area to deflect Lo Celso's ball! A knockout blow for Brazil!
63' BRA 0 - 1 ARG
60 mins to the gameplay, and both the teams still on a tie! Though Brazil, who are undoubtedly more alert today, are on better possession and attack. While, Argentina seems a bit stressed out.
The Scoreline shows BRA 0 - 0 ARG!
A wonderful chance for Gabriel Jesus he runs down the middle, beating the last line of the Argentina defenders, and passes for support, who attempts a shot, but Martinez saves with a fantastic dive to his left.
Brazil maintains a strong presence in the Argentinian half, consistently initiating attacking plays to keep their Argentina under constant pressure.
Both teams seem to have utilized the brief pause to reset their focus, and there's a noticeable shift toward more direct football.
Brazil executed a skillful play down the right, delivering a well-placed pass beyond Martinez.
The second half resumes and the game gets along, there is only one change for Brazil.
Substitution for Brazil:
The half time whistle blows in and the game comes to a pause, both teams return to their changing rooms for a break and to discuss new strategies ahead of the second half!
The scoreline remains BRA 0 - 0 ARG at Half Time!
🏆 #Eliminatorias
— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) November 22, 2023
⚽ @Argentina 🇦🇷 0 🆚 #Brasil 🇧🇷 0
👉 ¡Final de la primera etapa! pic.twitter.com/XPvdVxS6vN
3 mins of extra time added to the game! Both teams have to look for the best to grab a lead and save themselves from conceding a goal!
Martinelli with an excellent opportunity, a shot from the corner and he smashes a half-volley through a congested box, only to have it deflected away at the far post by an defender's knee, could have been a chance for Brazil!
A few more mins left for the half time, and both the teams still on a draw, looking for the opening goal!
The scoreline shows BRA 0 - 0 ARG!
Free kick awarded to Brazil for a foul on Guimaraes from outside the box. A chance for Brazil, Raphinha takes the shot and the ball deflects off the Argentina wall and goes beyond the crossbar.
Martinelli with a excellent opportunity with the long throw from Allison getting the ball through the left wing and he takes a cross towards the middle but unable to find support losses the ball!
Argentina takes the ball forward and Carlos Augusto makes a tackle to get the ball back, the ref comes in and shows a Yellow Card!
30 mins to the gameplay and both teams are still looking for the opening goal. The scoreline shows BRA 0 - 0 ARG!
Counter by Brazil, Andre taking a long shot but firmly grabbed by Martinez, a waste of possession and break through!
An counter attack by Argentina, Alisson comfortably picks off a looping ball into the Brazil box.
A counter from the Brazilian side from the left wing, Gabriel Jesus trying to get it through but fails to make a chance and loses possession!
Mac Allister and Raphinha clash after a battle for the ball and scrape their studs together. Argentina players swarm the referee, yelling angrily.
Both teams look furious for the opening goal and take an early advantage in the game!
Quick gain and loss of possesion between both the teams, an error from Argentina goalkeeper and the ball was loose, but some how it was saved by the defenders!
Argentina, with another counter attack and Raphinha gets on De Paul with a tackle, and the ref comes in and doesn't hesitates to show the yellow card to Raphinha!
Both teams, keep coming up with numerous fouls on each other, a heated temperament in both the teams after the brawl that broke before the kick-off!
Brazil, back on the game with an aggressive strategy, to get an early advantage! But the possession was lost and Argentina has taken the ball under their control!
Gabriel Jesus, gets a yellow card early in the game for an unnecessary foul on De Paul, pushing him down!
In the Copa America final, Argentina's 28-year title drought was snapped by Lionel Messi and Angel di Maria's 1-0 victory over Brazil at this renowned arena. The FIFA World Cup 2022 champions will play Brazil in a thrilling encounter back at the legendary venue on Wednesday.
Hosts Brazil will face archrival Argentina in a heavyweight showdown in Rio de Janeiro as part of South American World Cup qualifying. The record-breaking FIFA World Cup winners are hoping to beat Argentina at a sold-out Maracana stadium.
The hosts have gone winless in their past three South American qualifiers. Argentina was likewise outplayed by Uruguay, as the world champions were defeated 2-0 by the South American powers.
Brazil Predicted Lineup: Alisson, Royal, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Telles, Raphinha, Guimaraes, Andre, Martinelli, Rodrygo, Pedro.
Argentina Predicted Lineup: Martinez, Tagliafico, Otamendi, Romero, Molina, Fernandez, Mac Allister, De Paul, Gonzalez, Alvarez, Messi.