INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Brazil arrives determined to break their 16-year winless streak on Argentine soil.Their last victory in Argentina came in 2009, and they
Brazil sits third in the CONMEBOL standings with 21 points after their recent 2-1 victory over Colombia.Argentina leads the qualification
standings with 28 points and needs only a draw to secure their place in the 2026 World Cup
The hosts enter the match with momentum after defeating Uruguay 1-0 in their previous qualifier.Both teams will compete without their
Lionel Messi remains sidelined with a groin injury for Argentina, while Brazil continues to miss Neymar due to a thigh issue
Argentine Curse in World Cup Qualifier
dates back to 1914, with over 114 matches played
attempted to defuse tensions before the match
Nearly 1,000 police officers will patrol the stadium, where gates open four hours before kickoff to accommodate the expected 85,000
Traffic restrictions around the stadium began at noon today.This marks the 115th encounter between these footballing powers, continuing one
The match carries significant weight for World Cup qualification, with the top six teams from CONMEBOL advancing directly to the 2026
tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
