VIDEO. The match between Brazil and Argentina was almost disrupted by fans. They started a fight wit

Brazil and Argentina met in the sixth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round. The meeting started 28 minutes later than scheduled due to disturbances in the stands.

During the performance of the national anthems, a brawl broke out in the stands with Argentina fans. The visiting fans were actually surrounded by fans of the Brazilian national team and verbal abuse between them escalated into a fight.

The police intervened in the situation and used force against all the rowdies. The players of both teams also tried to calm the passions. Argentina national team goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez actually wanted to take the baton away from the law enforcement officers so that they would not beat up the fans.

After the riots broke out, Argentina captain Lionel Messi led his team to the locker room, but later the game began.

According to Brazilian media, some fans are injured. In particular, their heads were smashed with batons.