HIGHLIGHTS. Third defeat in a row. Brazil and Argentina determined the strongest

The Argentina national team defeated the Brazilian national team with a score of 1:0 in a qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup.

The meeting took place on November 22 at the Maracanã Stadium.

The author of the only goal in the match was the defender of the Argentine national team and the Portuguese “Benfica” Nicolas Otamendi, who scored in the 63rd minute.

Already in the 81st minute, Brazilian striker Joelinton received a straight red card and made it much more difficult for his team to win back.

Interestingly, the start of the meeting was postponed due to fights between fans and clashes with police at the stadium. Argentine football players tried to intervene in the conflict, but ultimately team captain Lionel Messi took the team into the tribune room.

After six matches, Argentina leads the standings with 15 points, while Brazil is in sixth place with seven points. It is noteworthy that for the Brazilians this is already the third defeat in a row, which has not happened to the five-time world champions for a long time.