Argentina celebrated qualifying for the 2026 World Cup by hammering fierce rivals Brazil 4-1 on Tuesday.
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4' GOAL! Julián Alvarez opens the scoring within 4 minutes! Argentina 1-0 Brazil
12' GOAL! Enzo nets the second goal through brilliant teamwork! Argentina 2-0 Brazil
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26' GOAL! Matheus Cunha's goal brings them back into the game! Argentina 2-1 Brazil
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37' GOAL! Alexis Mac Allister scores to extend their lead! Argentina 3-1 Brazil
40' Yellow Card! Tagliafico & Raphinha booked!
46' Endrick for Rodrygo, João Gomes for Joelinton, Léo Ortiz for Murillo!
48' Julián Alvarez's long-range effort saved top center!
60' Nicolás Tagliafico's header from close range went just over the bar!
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71' GOAL! No more plot twist! Giuliano Simeone makes it FOUR! Argentina 4-1 Brazil
76' Raphinha hits bar with a left footed shot from outside box from a free kick!
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Match Report
Lionel Scaloni’s team, who are the defending world champions, were assured of their place in next year’s tournament prior to taking on the Selecao, with Bolivia having failed to beat Uruguay.
Argentina were without the injured Lionel Messi or Lautaro Martinez, but marked their qualification in style with a dominant display at Estadio Mas Monumental. Goals from Julian Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez helped them take a 2-0 lead inside 12 minutes.
Cristian Romero gifted Brazil a way back into the contest in the 26th minute, with Matheus Cunha taking full advantage.
But Alexis Mac Allister restored Argentina's two-goal cushion with a deft finish on the volley after meeting Fernandez's pinpoint cross.
Substitute Giuliano Simeone added further gloss as he smashed home three minutes after coming on midway through the second half.
Raphinha hit the crossbar for Brazil, who sit in fourth spot in qualifying, 10 points behind Argentina.
La Albiceleste join Japan, Iran and New Zealand in securing qualification for the World Cup, along with co-hosts Mexico, Canada and the United States.
Data Debrief: Doing the double
After a 1-0 win back in November 2023, this is the first time Argentina have won both matches against Brazil in a World Cup qualification campaign. It is also the first time they have beaten the Selecao on home soil since qualification for the 2006 World Cup.
Intriguingly, Scaloni named the same team on Tuesday as he did in the 2022 World Cup semi-final against Croatia, with the exception being Thiago Almada coming in for Messi.
This was a statement win for the reigning world champions, though. They had 12 shots to Brazil's three, with the latter's only attempt on target being Cunha's goal.
Argentina finished with 1.78 expected goals to Brazil's 0.12, further underlining their dominance.
Line-ups
Argentina XI: Otamendi, E. Martinez, Tagliafico, Paredes, De Paul, Molina, Cristian Romero, Mac Allister, Thiago Almada, Alvarez, Enzo
Subs: Gerónimo Rulli, Pezzella, Walter Benítez, Correa, Exequiel Palacios, Foyth, Facundo Medina, Balerdi, Máximo Perrone, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Benja Domínguez
Brazil XI: Marquinhos, Joelinton, Arana, Raphinha, Vinicius, Matheus Cunha, Rodrygo, Bento, André, Wesley Vinícius França Lima, Murillo
Subs: Weverton, Sandro, Lucas Perri, Léo Ortiz, Éderson, João Pedro, João Gomes, Savinho, Vanderson, Beraldo, Endrick, Estêvão
El-Magnificool
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Dibu crying after Brazil scored their 1st goal against him. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
dougiefresh
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Rodrygo was talking trash to Paredes, so Paredes told him he had two Copa Americas and a World Cup and that Rodrygo had zero 💀BRUTAL!!!
judelinho
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Raphinha and his mates going back to Brazil 😂
voebeipsuy
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Ready to win another worldcup
GobindaRanaXettri
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Lionel Scaloni responds to the statements made by Brazilian Players, Raphinha and co "I didn’t go deep into the statements made by the Brazilian players. It’s always an important match, but at the end of the day, it’s just football." "We have to remember the image of Messi and Neymar, that’s what we should focus on, them being together and being friends.”
GobindaRanaXettri
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Good News for Argentina's Fans: Argentina are qualified to FIFA World Cup 2026. 😮
Bright1Isaac
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The GOAT BE LIKE well-done boys
GobindaRanaXettri
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Argentina destroyed brazil 4-1 and qualified for the worldcup 2026!!! World champions for a reason vamos Argentina 🇦🇷 #VamosArgentina ❤️
BankoleLonge
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Argentina thrashed Brazil and sends a message to every team that "no Messi still means no mercy." 🤣
GopsAmeshu
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Dear Barcelona Fans, Let's forgive Raphinha for he doesn't know what he was saying...... Let's only be happy that he has learned some lesson...
ariwanze
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Argentina is a complete team. I love the way they transition from defense to attack. They have a system, not individuals. Somebody knows what to do in the system. Didn't watch this game, but their team-play against Uruguay was amazing.
Champion88
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What if Messi wasn’t injured that would be a massacre
judelinho
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Vini Jr, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Endrick and the other players throughout the game are shit😞
Duudemoz
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Rapha to Argentina 🇦🇷 & the World 🌍 🙌🏻🙌🏻 I’ve learnt my lessons please & Promise to Mind my Words next time 😪😪
Slimeshade
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Lesson to take home always allow Success to make the noise. Don’t be noisy like Raphina 😂😂😂
babysitter
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GIF GIF GIF!: http://www.goalgif.xyz/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=53700030&language=en
itz_me_ojei
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The reigning World Champions are heading to the 2026 World Cup 🇦🇷
Naga_Manu_Asey
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Lionel Scaloni responds to the statements made by Brazilian Players, Raphinha and co "I didn’t go deep into the statements made by the Brazilian players. It’s always an important match, but at the end of the day, it’s just football." "We have to remember the image of Messi and Neymar, that’s what we should focus on, them being together and being friends.”
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Scaloni's response is diplomatic, matured and with humility. This reduce bitter rivalry, unwanted foes, and untoward situation. And we need this kind of sensible human more and more.
Miubdkru
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Dibu crying after Brazil scored their 1st goal against him. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Romaro forgot that he was on the pitch
Bright1Isaac
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Lionel Scaloni responds to the statements made by Brazilian Players, Raphinha and co "I didn’t go deep into the statements made by the Brazilian players. It’s always an important match, but at the end of the day, it’s just football." "We have to remember the image of Messi and Neymar, that’s what we should focus on, them being together and being friends.”
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Great speech by great coach
GobindaRanaXettri
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In the end, Messi will have 2 Copa América titles 2 World Cups 2 Finalissima This current Argentina squad will give him everything he has lost in the past.
itz_me_ojei
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Former Brazilian player & coach Paulo Silas speaks on Raphinha's comments about Argentina: 🗣️"It was disrespectful of that kid. He should have seen Leo Messi here when he won the Copa America 2021 final vs Brazil and he didn't let his teammates sing against Brazil because of the friendship he has with Neymar and the respect for Brazil.” 🇧🇷😍 🗣️"Raphinha was very bad. Brazil should not do it if they were above Argentina and now that they are not either. Football does not look the way he said it. I don't know what message he wanted to pass, but you don't win before you play a game." 👍 (Via: radiolared) Lionel Messi is so great and humble that even the former player of rival team gives examples of his acts. You must love and respect to Messi, if you really love football. Messi is the example for everyone. 🇦🇷❤️👏
Arsenal1400
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Brazil and Nigeria are the same the only difference is Nigeria is in West Africa while Brazil is in South America
Actionman101
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Raphinha and his mates going back to Brazil 😂
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so now you mention Raphinha ahead of your madridog players thank you for the first time you have understood that he's the leader of vini and rodrygo 😂😂😂😂😭😭
Vector007
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if Ronaldo has the highest international wins and Messi has more international trophy .. then what's Ronaldo winning games for ?
Evans0323
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Raphinha thought Argentina was a pushover Team, they are the world champions, Ronaldo fans can now admit that Argentina was extraordinarily good to win the World Cup twice in a row, than complaining that FIFA gave it to them, no Team has ever dominate International football like this after winning the World Cup for some years now
ManUtdAmadDialo
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What if Messi wasn’t injured that would be a massacre
It would have been 7-0 ofcos
fuceilpry
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Paredes can't lace his boots
Who is Rodrygo?
Theskyisblue
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Dibu crying after Brazil scored their 1st goal against him. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Romero very stupid defender lack of concentration
dougiefresh
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🇦🇷 Enzo Fernandez 🆚 Brazil: BOSSED IT💪 ⚽️ 1 goal 🎯 1 assist 🔑 2 key passes 🥇 😳 2 big chances created 🥅 2 shots 💨 1/1 successful dribbles (100%) 👍 2/2 accurate crosses (100%) ⚔️ 2/2 tackles won (100%) 👌🏽 2 recoveries 💪🏽 7 duels won 🤕 4 fouls won 🥇 ⭐️ 9.0 match rating 🥇 Incredible performance! 🔥
Shimantofloyd10
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Dibu crying after Brazil scored their 1st goal against him. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Romero error🙂
Lohknoryz
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Tell Vinicius Jnr that Balon D'or is not only about scoring and winning for Madrid, winning for Brazil counts too.
HOLUADEH
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if arsenal can watch this match and learn how to mark flop vinicius I think they'll win them home and away
2muchmoney
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Well FIFA paid Brazil players not to win again 😂😂 Lol brainless pendez fans…next time Brazil players we learn how to talk I’m happy
Vizaeinos
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Messi is still the top and now joint top scorer with Luis Dias in qualifiers wow
quayvz
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Alvarez should be in the Ballon D'or discussuons
itz_me_ojei
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After both scoring, Julián Alvarez and Enzo Fernández hit Lautaro Martínez's celebration, who's out injured for Argentina's game against Brazil.
jesalam14
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Brazil should blame themselves for motivating Argentina to beat them without messi. how can u Insult the current world champions and expect them to take it for granted.... there is lot of talent in Brazil but majority of them lack manners. they must stay Humble now.
isneilangsuting
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Good News for Argentina's Fans: Argentina are qualified to FIFA World Cup 2026. 😮
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hope that Argentina will win again, back to back
Ămär Khåñ
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Winning - Argentina 🇦🇷 Losing - Brazil 🇧🇷 Crying - Real Madrid and Ronaldo fans
isneilangsuting
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back to back world cup for Argentina and messi 2026 ❤️
Slimeshade
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Did not even notice if Raphina, Vini or Rodrigo was in the match 😂😂😂
miaw
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Dont ever thrash talk a world cup winner team
IsmileKoKoNaing
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Raphinha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Adnangorgaje
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Raphinha as a Barca Fan, you're our Hero, Captain and we love you. But be careful and speak wisely when facing Argentina.