Violent Clashes between Brazil – Argentina Fans | Brazil 0 – 1 Argentina: 2026 World Cup qualified.
In a contentious World Cup qualifying match in 2026, Argentina emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Brazil. The Brazil – Argentina game was marred by pre-match crowd trouble, resulting in a delayed kick-off. However, Argentina managed to secure the win with a header from experienced defender Nicolas Otamendi in the 63rd minute. This victory allowed the world champions to bounce back from their previous defeat to Uruguay. With 15 points from six games, Argentina now sits at the top of the South American qualifying standings. On the other hand, Brazil’s loss marks their third defeat in the qualifying matches, placing them in sixth position with seven points from six games. This Brazil – Argentina clash was a crucial one.
Brazil – Argentina Match
A 63rd-minute header from veteran defender Nicolas Otamendi secured victory for Argentina as the world champions bounced back from last week’s defeat to Uruguay to beat their bitter South American rivals.
The win at Rio’s iconic Maracana Stadium leaves Argentina on top of the South American qualifying standings with 15 points from six games. Brazil’s third defeat of qualifying, meanwhile, leaves the five-time world champions in sixth place with seven points from six games.
Clash during Brazil – Argentina Match
Tempers had flared in the stands at the Maracana moments before kick-off, with Brazilian police seen using batons to drive back a block of Argentine fans at one end of the ground. Several Argentina players went towards the disturbances in an apparent attempt to plead for calm, with goalkeeper Emi Martinez attempting to jump into the seating area at one stage to confront a baton-wielding Brazilian police officer.
As clashes continued, Argentina’s players, led by Lionel Messi, decided to leave the field, with Messi reportedly expressing, “We’re not playing, we’re leaving.” The pre-match turmoil resulted in a delay of approximately 30 minutes, but eventually, both teams re-emerged on to the field, and the match kicked off shortly thereafter. Despite the off-field incidents, the players displayed resilience and determination, with Argentina ultimately securing a crucial victory in the intense and ill-tempered encounter.
Peru and Venezuela are still engaged in their match, while the remaining four games in South America have concluded. Among these matches, Ecuador emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Chile. As it stands, with Peru leading 1-0, the current standings are as follows:
Country & Current Points
Argentina: 15 | Uruguay (defeated Bolivia 3-0): 13 | Colombia (defeated Paraguay 1-0): 12
Venezuela: 08 | Ecuador: 08 | Brazil: 07 | Paraguay: 05
Chile: 05 | Peru: 04 | Bolivia: 03
It is important to note that the top six teams will qualify, while the seventh-place team will proceed to the playoffs. Despite tonight’s setback in the Brazil – Argentina Match , Brazil’s chances remain intact. Brazil – Argentina Match is one of the most exciting matches.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, marketed as FIFA World Cup 26, will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men’s soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The tournament will take place from a yet to be determined date in June to July 19, 2026. It will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament will be the first hosted by three nations and the first North American World Cup since 1994. Argentina is the defending champion.
This tournament will be the first to include 48 teams, expanded from 32. The United 2026 bid beat a rival bid by Morocco during a final vote at the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow. It will be the first World Cup since 2002 to be hosted by more than one nation. With its past hosting of the 1970 and 1986 tournaments, Mexico will become the first country to host or co-host the men’s World Cup three times. The United States last hosted the World Cup in 1994, whereas it will be Canada’s first time hosting or co-hosting the men’s tournament.
The event will return to its traditional northern summer schedule after the 2022 edition in Qatar was held in November and December.
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