{"id":33251,"date":"2025-03-26T05:24:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T04:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=33251"},"modified":"2025-03-26T05:27:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T04:27:52","slug":"argentina-vs-brasil-lionel-messi-less-argentina-embarrass-brasil-in-world-cup-qualifiers-secure-spot-for-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/argentina-vs-brasil-lionel-messi-less-argentina-embarrass-brasil-in-world-cup-qualifiers-secure-spot-for-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina vs Brasil: Lionel Messi-Less Argentina Embarrass Brasil in World Cup Qualifiers, Secure Spot for World Cup 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The iconic rivalry between Argentina vs Brasil took center stage once again on Tuesday evening as the two South American giants locked horns in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Defending champions Argentina hammered arch-rivals Brasil 4-1 with Giuliano Simeone, Julian Alvarez, Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandes scoring the goals.<\/p><p>Few would have predicted such a dominant performance by La Albiceleste in the absence of their talisman. With Messi sidelined due to a <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/lionel-messi-injury-update-inter-miami-star-to-miss-argentina-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>minor adductor injury sustained while playing for Inter Miami<\/a>, the responsibility fell on the shoulders of Argentina&rsquo;s emerging stars and they delivered in style. Hours before the Argentina vs Brasil match, Argentina were confirmed of their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a goalless draw between South American rivals Uruguay and Bolivia.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">&#119823;&#119808;&#119819;&#119816;&#119833;&#119808;. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NLYmTvkq9a\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/NLYmTvkq9a<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Selecci&oacute;n Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AFASeleccionEN\/status\/1904714678367854619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 26, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Argentina&rsquo;s Young Guns Shine in Dominant Win<\/h2><p>Argentina asserted their dominance early on in the match against Brasil. In just the 4th minute, Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez latched onto a clever through ball and slotted clinically past Bento to open the scoring. Eight minutes later, Enzo Fern&aacute;ndez doubled the advantage with a simple finish from Nahuel Molina&rsquo;s first-time cross.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/concacaf-nations-league-2025-prize-money-how-much-does-mexico-get\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Mexico vs. Panama: How Much Prize Money Does Mexico Get for Winning CONCACAF Nations League?<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Brasil managed to claw one back in the 26th minute through Matheus Cunha, who capitalized on a defensive lapse from Cristian Romero to reduce the deficit and briefly offer hope to the visitors. But the momentum was short-lived. In the 37th minute, Alexis Mac Allister restored Argentina&rsquo;s two-goal cushion, finishing a great team move to make it 3-1 before the break.<\/p><p>Any hopes of a Brasil comeback were dashed in the second half when Giuliano Simeone found the net in the 71st minute with a fantastic finish from a tight angle. The goal marked his first for the national team and capped off a historic night for La Albiceleste.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/this-team-fking-sucks-fans-roast-usmnt-after-canada-defeat-in-uefa-nations-league\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>&ldquo;This Team F**king Sucks&rdquo; &ndash; Fans Roast USMNT After Canada Defeat in UEFA Nations League<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>The emphatic win saw Argentina climb to 31 points at the top of the CONMEBOL standings, officially booking their place at the 2026 World Cup. 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