Argentina may have qualified for the 2026 World Cup earlier in the day with Uruguay drawing with Bolivia, but that didn't mean that they were going to let up facing rivals Brazil in the Superclasico de las Americas,

Argentina and Brazil face each other for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Buenos Aires. However, Lionel Messi won't be part of the action at Estadio Monumental. Argentina host Brazil at Estadio Monumental for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in one highly anticipated South American derby.

During the break, Brazil sought to get some grip by boosting its presence in the midfield with Joao Gomes and the substitution of Murillo and striker Rodrygo. But it was to no avail, with Giuliano Simeone scoring for Argentina in the 71st minute.