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Brazil Vs. Argentina: 2026 World Cup Qualifier

POSTED ON November 20, 2023 •   Football      BY Lawrence Omoge

What time is the Brazil vs. Argentina match? What are the predictions?

The upcoming match between Brazil and Argentina in the 2026 World Cup qualifier has generated significant anticipation and interest. 

Old enemies Brazil and Argentina meet again in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.

Argentina, the country home to the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, remain at the top of the World Cup qualifying table in South America.

However, the team's winning streak was ended by former Messi's teammate Luis Suarez's country, Uruguay.

Brazil vs Argentina will take place on Wednesday
The Superclasico de las Americas will take place at the Maracana Stadium. | Credit: Sporting News

Brazil vs. Argentina Time and Venue

The match will start at 7:30 PM ET/ 1:30 PM WAT on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

The match will be played at the infamous Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brazil vs. Argentina Team News

Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo would most likely lead the line for Brazil since Neymar and Richardlison are absent due to injury.

On the other end, Argentina will also miss the actions of Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez and Juan Foyth due to injuries.

Nicolas Otamendi and Spurs' Cristian Romero will be played as replacements.

Lionel Messi is fit to play, alongside Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez.

Brazil vs. Argentina Squads

Both nations announced the following squads for this round of World Cup qualifiers in South America:

Brazil: Alisson, Lucas Perri, Bento, Emerson Royal, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Renan Lodi, Nino, Bremer, Carlos Augusto, André, Bruno Guimarães, Douglas Luiz, Joelinton, Raphael Veiga, Vinícius Júnior, João Pedro, Rodrygo, Raphinha, Pepê, Paulinho, Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus.

Argentina: Franco Armani, Walter Benítez, Emiliano Martínez, Juan Musso, Nahuel Molina, Nicolás Tagliafico, Gonzalo Montiel, Germán Pezzella, Marcos Acuña, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Pablo Maffeo, Francisco Ortega, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Enzo Fernández, Guido Rodríguez, Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María, Nicolás González, Paulo Dybala, Lautaro Martinez, Lucas Ocampos.

Brazil vs. Argentina Stats

Brazil, under the management of head coach Fernando Diniz, has not secured a win in their last three matches.

They have only scored three goals in their last four World Cup qualifiers.

While the Selecao lost to Colombia in their game, the La Albiceleste suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat to Uruguay, ending their perfect start to the qualifiers.

The last seven Brazil vs. Argentina matches have produced just nine goals in total. None of them saw both teams get on the scoresheet.

Brazil and Argentina are set to clash at the iconic Maracanã, with both teams aiming to return to winning ways after recent defeats.

Predictions

Brazil has never lost a World Cup qualifier in their home nation against Argentina, with a strong historical record.

Although Argentina is always a tough opponent, Rocketparrot predicts that Brazil will win 2-1.

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