rgentina Humiliates Brazil 4-1 in World Cup Qualifying Masterclass

La Albiceleste becomes first South American team to book 2026 World Cup ticket

Argentina vs Brazil

The Stage Was Set, under the lights of Buenos Aires' iconic Estadio Monumental, 85,000 fans witnessed Argentina deliver a footballing lesson to their greatest rivals. This wasn't just another qualifier - it was a statement match that will be remembered for decades.

Match Breakdown: How Argentina Dominated

1. Early Pressure Pays Off (12th minute)

   • Julián Álvarez's brilliant solo effort set the tone, weaving through three Brazilian defenders before slotting home

   • The Manchester City striker's fifth international goal this year

2. Team Goal for the Ages (18th minute)

   • A mesmerizing 35-pass sequence capped by Enzo Fernández's clinical finish

   • Perfect demonstration of Argentina's "team first" philosophy

3. Brazil Briefly Responds (26th minute)

   • Matheus Cunha capitalized on a rare defensive error to pull one back

   • Brazil's first goal against Argentina in five meetings

4. Killer Blow Before Halftime (37th minute)

   • Alexis Mac Allister's powerful header off Fernández's cross

   • Liverpool midfielder's third international goal

5. The Icing on the Cake (64th minute)

   • Substitute Giuliano Simeone's debut goal for Argentina

   • Emotional moment for Diego Simeone's son

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Tactical Masterclass from ScaloniDespite missing Lionel Messi, Argentina's coach outmaneuvered Brazil with:

• A fluid 4-4-2 formation that constantly shifted

• Rodrigo De Paul's tireless midfield leadership

• Perfect use of width through fullbacks Molina and Tagliafico

By the Numbers

• 61% possession for Argentina

• 15 shots (8 on target) vs Brazil's 6 (2 on target)

• 5th straight unbeaten match vs Brazil since 2019

• Brazil's worst ever World Cup qualifying defeat

Road to 2026Argentina secured their World Cup place earlier Tuesday when:

• Bolivia held Uruguay to a 0-0 draw

• Making them first CONMEBOL team to qualify

• Currently lead qualifying with 31 points (9 wins, 1 draw)

Brazil in CrisisThe Seleção's problems run deep:

• 6th in qualifying (21 points)

• Winless in last 3 matches

• Coach Dorival Júnior under fire

• Captain Marquinhos: "We must take responsibility"

What's Next?June qualifiers:

• Argentina vs Chile (missing 3 suspended players)

• Brazil vs Ecuador (must-win match)

Final ThoughtsThis performance cemented Argentina's status as world football's current gold standard. With or without Messi, they play with a cohesion and intensity that few can match. For Brazil, serious soul-searching awaits after their most humiliating defeat in recent memory.

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