Neymar returns to the Brazil squad after a 16-month absence for the 2026 Cup qualifiers but is not included in this squad due to injury, while Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers due to discomfort in the Argentina vs Brazil South American World Cup qualifying matches.
The top two 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifier Football teams, Argentina vs Brazil, will play on March 25, 2025, at 20:00 ET at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Argentina and Brazil both teams secured contrasting results in the last match. In recent years, Argentina has had a favourable record against Brazil. For instance, Argentina won the 2021 Copa América final against Brazil with a 1–0 scoreline at the Maracanã Stadium. Argentina have had a good performance with a 75% win rate over their last 12 matches, while Brazil has been quite strong, boasting a 45% win rate in their last 10 encounters of FIFA World Cup qualification.
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Argentina lead the CONMEBOL standings with 28 points in 13 matches and Brazil is in the 3rd position in the Points table. Both teams want to secure their performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Brazil has historically dominated the rivalry, with 46 wins, while Argentina has only secured 42 victories, alongside 26 draws between the two teams in 114 games..
Possible Starting lineups for Argentina vs Brazil
Considering recent formations, both coaches are expected to maintain their successful 4-3-3 setups. Argentina is going H2H with Brazil starting on 25 Mar 2025 at 00:45 UTC. The match is a part of the 2026 World Cup Qualification, CONMEBOL. Brazil’s Football Team and Argentina’s Football Team are aiming to secure a top-six spot for direct qualification.
Messi is the leading goal scorer for Argentina, and Neymar last played for Brazil against Uruguay in 2023. He is Brazil’s top scorer with 79 goals, and Messi is the World’s highest goal Scorer with 112 international goals. Messi vs Neymar and Argentina vs Brazil are both the biggest football rivalries from CONMEBOL.
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Argentina vs Brazil Potential Starting
This would be the starting lineup for the Argentina vs Brazil match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Neymar and Messi have been left out of the Current squad for the upcoming games due to fitness issues.
Argentina Full Squad
- Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), Walter Benítez (PSV Eindhoven), and Gerónimo Rulli (Olympique Marseille)
- Defenders: Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), Facundo Medina (RC Lens), Leonardo Balerdi (Olympique Marseille), Germán Pezzella (River Plate), Nicolás Otamendi (SL Benfica), Nicolás Tagliafico (Olympique Lyon), Nahuel and Molina (Atlético de Madrid
- Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul (Atlético de Madrid), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Leandro Paredes (AS Roma), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Thiago Almada (Atlanta United),
- Nico Paz (Real Madrid Castilla), and Máximo Perrone (Las Palmas)
- Forwards: Julián Álvarez (Manchester City), Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), Ángel Correa (Atlético de Madrid), Nicolás González (Fiorentina), Giuliano Simeone (Alavés), Lucas Beltrán (Fiorentina), Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
Argentina (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, and Nicolás Tagliafico
Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister
Forwards: Julián Álvarez, and Thiago Almada
Brazil Full Squad
- Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Bento, and Lucas Perri
- Defenders: Alex Sandro, Gabriel Magalhaes, Leo Ortiz, Guilherme Arana, Murillo, Vanderson, Marquinhos
- Midfielders: Andre, Matheus Cunha, Gerson, Estevao, Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes,
- Forwards: Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, Endrick, Wesley, João Pedro, Rodrygo, and Savinho
Brazil (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Ederson
Defenders: Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, and Abner Vinícius
Midfielders: Gerson, Bruno Guimarães, and Lucas Paquetá
Forwards: Raphinha, Vinícius Jr., and Rodrygo
Match Information
- When: Tuesday, March 25
- Stadium: Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
- Time: 20:00 ET or 00:00 UK time
- Where to watch CONMEBOL Argentina vs Brazil? : Fanatiz, ESPN and Sky Sports
- Live Score: fifa.com, fifaworldcupnews.com
CONMEBOL Standing before the match
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 7 | 15 | 28 |
| 3 | Brazil | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 12 | +7 | 21 |
H2H
Brazil last defeated Argentina six years ago, and it has been 16 years since they won a match in Argentina’s home ground.
Currently, Brazil ranks 5th, while Argentina holds the top position. Argentina won 8 of the last 24 head-to-head games, whereas Brazil won 12 games.
In their overall performance, Brazil has claimed 46 wins in 114 meetings so far, while Argentina has won 42 times and 26 ended without any results.
- Last 10 Matches’ Performance
- Argentina:
- Won: 07
- Lost: 02
- Draw: 01
- Brazil:
- Won: 05
- Lost: 01
- Draw: 04
- Argentina:
Argentina vs Brazil Final Score
- Argentina – 4
- Brazil – 1