Brazil must not allow a repeat of the "embarrassing" levels they showed in their 4-1 defeat to Argentina, so says Marquinhos.
And though coach Dorival Junior has come in for criticism, Marquinhos stressed the Selecao players must shoulder the blame.
Brazil were hammered by their fierce rivals on Tuesday, as Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Giuliano Simeone ensured Argentina celebrated qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in style.
Matheus Cunha scored for Brazil, who are fourth in the CONMEBOL qualification standings, with the top six automatically ensuring their place at next year's tournament.
"What we did here today can't happen again," Brazil captain Marquinhos told TV Globo.
"It's hard to talk about it in the heat of the moment. It's embarrassing.
"We started the game very badly, far below what we could do and they’re on a great run of confidence.
"They knew how to play smart. I'm sorry for our fans."
Argentina have completed the double over Brazil in a World Cup qualifying campaign for the first time, and the gulf between the old foes has only grown in the past year.
The Selecao, who had just three shots and accumulated only 0.12 expected goals, have struggled to get going under Dorival, but Marquinhos says the players must now take responsibility.
"It's not just the coach’s fault, it's the players' fault too," he added.
"There's no secret formula in football where you make a choice and it works out. We can all do better.
"We have to share the blame. It's about understanding the moment and being humble."
zekcdklmz
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You are the waste
Allez_
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Do you know who assign him as Capt.
Does it matter ? And it’s usually the coach so back to what I said poor coaching
UHtain
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Foolish comment A certain player wearing captain doesn’t cause the team play well or badly It’s poor coaching
Do you know who assign him as Capt.
Allez_
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The start of the end for Brazil was giving Captain to Marquinhos.He did the same for PSG.
Foolish comment A certain player wearing captain doesn’t cause the team play well or badly It’s poor coaching
Allez_
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Marquinhos you should retire from International football
lol he’s 30 Go tell that to 40yr old Ronaldo
Baoabdelrz
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we need a better coach cause we have better midfielders and defender and this is what he come with joke
LanceHolding
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Hahaha Brazil look like different country when they playing now lol I can't say whiche country 🤣 😅 😆
true
zoeadelst
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Marquinhos you should retire from International football
igw10550
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especially defensive department you played woefully
Seddekoprt
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this guy is worst than dunga brazil need coach
Seddekoprt
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this coach must go useless coach
Ditailrstu
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Hahaha Brazil look like different country when they playing now lol I can't say whiche country 🤣 😅 😆
Richardoghale
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All about coaching ✅ Brazil has better players than Argentina but Argentina has the best Coach.
Lies, they don't have better players than Argentina 🇦🇷
UHtain
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The start of the end for Brazil was giving Captain to Marquinhos.He did the same for PSG.
AFerusmc6546
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All about coaching ✅ Brazil has better players than Argentina but Argentina has the best Coach.
🤡🤡brazil has been shit since after 2006 World Cup
AFerusmc6546
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Was the Coach of Brazil really serious about winning that match I.doubt it,where were the likes Gabriel,Ederson or Allison,Guimaraes,Parqueta,Bremmer etc
Wah will de do in worldcup n copa America nothing it still changes nothing
vemadimty
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I can’t think of a worse Seleção than the current crop of players, bar the 1990 team! I’ve been following the Seleção since the ‘70’s.
suhaprtuyz
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I think Brazil needs a better coach to lift them. They have good people but not coach bringing in outside coach
ColinsGooner
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Was the Coach of Brazil really serious about winning that match I.doubt it,where were the likes Gabriel,Ederson or Allison,Guimaraes,Parqueta,Bremmer etc
Botbciklr
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Brazil boys are becoming club players! no pride for their country such a big shame, all left is the name Brazil that was made by the hard fought players before these priceless kids!
robin007
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All about coaching ✅ Brazil has better players than Argentina but Argentina has the best Coach.
Shmonny
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Unfortunately Big Brazilian Gaints are Injured. 😎
Hayabeimnu
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I'm a messi and Argentina fan,but bro I'm so sad Brazil is in this situation, they need to get a good coach to build a team,I really do,but after a storm there is a calm,I believe they will gladly come back
jatekopz
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Brasil will bounce back, mentally, psychologically the team looked as though they were not prepared. The Argentines' team has been together for 5yrs now. They've gelled & they play cohesively, while Brasil seems to be transitioning. There is great need for Brazil to have a team leader, currently there is none. The defensive was very porous, poor positioning & policing of opponents' strikers, if you know that you're not okey & haven't settled down in a game, you 1st close the spaces in defence, once you stabilise & gain confidence that's when you now start opening up & support attack. Otherwise hardluck Brazil. My team forever... I am from Zambia!!
Siyiprstz
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There’s no embarrassment Argentna is not small team jus go back to the training session
NhanhaYhawTomson
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And being HUMBLE 😂😂 that’s TRUE 😆
Philchetz
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it's all about the real Madrid 😂😂 they cannot believe