Argentina clinched their spot in the 2026 World Cup with a resounding 4-1 victory over Brazil in a high-stakes qualifier held in Buenos Aires on Sunday night. The match played at the iconic Momental Stadium, showcased Argentina's dominance as they celebrated their qualification with four games remaining in the qualifying round.
Julian Alvarez opened the scoring early, setting the tone for an electrifying performance.
Enzo Fernandez, Alexis McAllister, and Juliano Simón followed suit, each contributing to the scoreline that solidified Argentina's position atop the group with an impressive 31 points.
Matias Cunha managed to pull one back for Brazil, but it was too little, too late for the struggling side.
The Argentine squad, featuring superstars like Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, and Paulo Dybala, executed a strategic game plan that left their arch-rivals reeling.
This victory marked Argentina's 10th win in the storied 115-match derby history, further establishing their footballing prowess.
Meanwhile, Brazil's disappointing performance sees them languishing in fourth place with only six wins from 14 matches, trailing Argentina by a daunting 10 points. In other qualifying matches, Venezuela edged past Peru 1-0, while Colombia and Paraguay played to a thrilling 2-2 draw.
Chile and Ecuador ended their clash in a goalless stalemate, adding to the drama of the ongoing qualifiers, according to various international media outlets.