Buenos Aires: Argentina defeated Brazil 4-1 to secure their place in the 2026 World Cup, becoming the seventh team to qualify for the tournament.
According to Thai News Agency, the match took place at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the South American zone. Argentina, known as "The Sky Blues," entered the match as the group leader, while Brazil held third place.
The game began with a swift goal from Julian Alvarez in the 4th minute, who skillfully maneuvered past the Brazilian defense and goalkeeper Bento to secure an early lead for Argentina. By the 12th minute, Nahuel Molina assisted Enzo Fernandez to double Argentina's advantage.
Brazil responded in the 26th minute with a goal from Matheus Cunha, who capitalized on a mistake by Cristian Romero. However, Argentina quickly regained control, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring from an Enzo Fernandez cross in the 37th minute, making it 3-1.
In the second half, Nicolas Tagliafiago set up Juliano Simeone in the 71st minute, who scored from a tight angle, sealing Argentina's commanding 4-1 victory. Argentina now leads the group with 31 points from 14 matches, ensuring their qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals. Brazil, with 21 points, dropped to fourth place.
In this qualification process, the top six teams from the South American zone automatically qualify for the World Cup, while the seventh-placed team will enter the play-off round. Argentina, the defending champion, joins Japan, New Zealand, Iran, and co-hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States among the 48 teams that will compete in the 2026 World Cup finals.