Argentina Thrash Brazil in Buenos Aires to Cap Off World Cup Qualification

Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup thanks to Bolivia and Uruguay’s draw, Argentina turned the night into a celebration with a commanding 4-1 win over Brazil at El Monumental. Free from pressure but full of determination, Lionel Scaloni’s team put on a show for the home fans in a performance that reinforced their continental dominance.

Julián Álvarez opened the scoring within minutes, followed by goals from Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister. Brazil briefly responded through Matheus Cunha after a defensive error, but substitute Giuliano Simeone sealed the rout with a thunderous strike off the crossbar.

For Brazil, the defeat marks another low in a rocky qualifying campaign. Head coach Dorival Júnior, brought in to stabilize the side, is now under serious scrutiny. Despite early optimism, his team has struggled to find consistency or cohesion, and speculation over his future is beginning to mount.

Argentina, meanwhile, march on. Their place in the World Cup secured, and their rivalry with Brazil once again tilted in their favor, this was a statement win that reaffirms their status among the world’s elite.