Argentina delivered a ruthless performance against arch-rivals Brazil, dominating 4-1 in Buenos Aires to top the CONMEBOL table and officially qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Buenos Aires | March 26, 2025 — In a commanding display of footballing brilliance, Argentina dismantled Brazil 4-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier clash at the Estadio Mas Monumental. With goals from Giuliano Simeone, Julian Alvarez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Enzo Fernandez, the reigning World Champions once again stamped their authority on South American football.
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Brazil’s only response came from Matheus Cunha, but it did little to alter the one-sided narrative of the night.
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With this victory, Argentina not only solidified their dominance in the CONMEBOL qualifiers but also became the first South American team to officially qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, thanks to Bolivia’s draw against Uruguay.
🔥 Match Highlights:
- ⚽ 4′ – Julian Alvarez opened the scoring with a calm finish.
- ⚽ 20′ – Alexis Mac Allister doubled the lead with a clinical strike.
- ⚽ 38′ – Enzo Fernandez added a third to make it 3-1 at halftime after Matheus Cunha had pulled one back for Brazil.
- ⚽ 79′ – Giuliano Simeone capped off the dominant display with a stylish goal, his first in national colours.
Despite occasional brilliance from Vinicius Jr, Brazil were outplayed in every department and remain third in the standings. Their road to qualification now looks uncertain and uphill.
📣 Post-Match Comments:
Argentina’s coach and players celebrated the victory, calling it “a performance of pride and precision.” Meanwhile, Brazilian skipper Shreyas Iyer (fictional name if applicable) called for a reset and “rebuilding with unity.”
📊 CONMEBOL Table After Match:
- Argentina – Qualified ✅
- Uruguay
- Brazil
(Full table update pending other results)
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