One of international football’s biggest rivalries continues tonight as Argentina host Brazil in Buenos Aires, with kick-off set for 1am local time.
Argentina go into this World Cup qualifier on top of the South American table, having earned 28 points from 13 games after a narrow 1-0 win away to Uruguay last time out. They’ll be feeling confident at the Estadio Monumental, where they’ve won seven of their last eight home qualifiers without conceding a goal in any of those victories. In fact, Argentina have kept 11 clean sheets in their last 12 home WCQ matches going back to September 2021.
However, Brazil will be no easy opponent. They come into this game full of energy after a dramatic 2-1 home win over Colombia, sealed by a 99th-minute goal. That win was a big boost for Brazil, who had only won one of their first six qualifiers but are now unbeaten in five , pushing them closer to securing a top-six finish and a spot at the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina’s Thiago Almada scored the winner against Uruguay – his third goal in five matches, all of which were wins without conceding. For Brazil, Raphinha is in fine form, having scored four goals in his last four international appearances, including the opener against Colombia.
