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Argentina vs Italy: Finalissima Match Preview, Team News, and Predicted Lineups

Argentina vs Italy is the upcoming match in the Finalissima. The European Champions Italy take on South American Champions Argentina.

Jun 1, 2022, 10:10 AMโ€ข5 min read

Argentina vs Italy: Finalissima Match Preview, Team News, and Predicted Lineups

Argentina vs Italy is the upcoming match in the new tournament, Finalissima. The European Champions Italy take on South American Champions Argentina at the Wembley Stadium in London.

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Lionel Messi and Roberto Mancini (Image- Azzuri En)

The revived contest has been organized as a result of a renewed partnership between UEFA and CONMEBOL and pits the winners of the 2020 European Championship against the 2021 Copa America champions.

On their last visit to Wembley, Italy beat England on penalties in the final to win the Euros, though since then they were stunned by North Macedonia as they failed to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Argentina, meanwhile, secured their Finalissima place by beating fierce rivals Brazil 1-0 last summer to end a 28-year trophy drought.

There will be no extra-time should the match tonight finish level after 90 minutes, meaning it will go straight to penalties if necessary.

Argentina vs Italy: Match Preview:

Italy beat Austria, Belgium and Spain in the knockout rounds of last summer's European Championship before overcoming England on penalties in the final following a 1-1 draw.

The triumph saw the Blues become European champions for just the second time in their history, but they have incredibly now missed out on the finals of the last two World Cups, failing to qualify in 2018 before missing out on the 2022 competition by losing to North Macedonia in the semi-finals of the playoffs back in March.

Roberto Mancini's immediate focus is on Wednesday's affair, but they will also begin their UEFA Nations League campaign on June 4, taking on Germany twice, Hungary and England in quick succession, before returning to action in September with a home fixture against England.

Giorgio Chiellini will make his final Italy appearance against Argentina, with the 37-year-old set to bring a long international career to a close, but Mancini will also be looking to the future, with a number of uncapped players in the squad.

Italy have lost each of their last three matches against Argentina, which have all been friendlies, with their last competitive meeting coming at the 1990 World Cup, when Argentina won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the semi-finals of the competition.

Argentina, meanwhile, won the Copa America for the first time since 1993 last summer, beating Brazil 1-0 in the final courtesy of a first-half effort from Angel Di Maria.

The White and Sky Blues beat Ecuador and Colombia in the quarter-finals and semi-finals to advance to the final, and they have also qualified for the 2022 World Cup courtesy of an unbeaten qualification campaign.

Argentina were runners-up at the 2014 World Cup but went out in the round of 16 in 2018, and it will be fascinating to see how they perform in this year's competition, with the South American nation bidding to lift the trophy for the third time.

Lionel Scaloni's side have not been in action since drawing 1-1 with Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier at the end of March, while they are unbeaten in all competitions since July 2019, which should hand them confidence heading into Wednesday's affair.

There will be no extra time in the Finalissima, so a penalty shootout will occur if the match is level at the end of 90 minutes, and Argentina won the 1993 edition, then called the Artemio Franchi Cup, by beating Denmark on penalties.

Team News:

Argentina:

 Lionel Messi could be joined in the final third of the field by Lautaro Martinez and Di Maria, while Romero is set to play alongside Otamendi in the middle of the defense.

Alongside Messi (81), Lautaro Martinez (19) and Di Maria (24) are the highest scorers in the squad, but there could be a role at some stage for on-loan Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez.

Brighton & Hove Albion's Mac Allistar is also in the selection, while Nehuen Perez and Senasi will be hoping to be given opportunities to make their first appearances for the national side in London.

Italy:

Chiellini is expected to start on what would be his final appearance for Italy, and it is likely to be a familiar starting side for the Euro 2020 champions.

Domenico Berardi and Andrea Pinamontti are both out through injury, while Federico Chiesa, Ciro Immobile, Gaetano Castrovilli, and Rafael Toloi are also on the sidelines.

Jorginho and Verrati are both expected to start in midfield, while Nicolo Zaniolo and Lorenzo Insigne are set to feature in the final third of the field.

There could also be just a fourth cap, Scamacca who enjoyed a strong season at Sassuolo, while there are 12 players in the squad looking to make their first appearances for Italy, including 18-year-old Wilfried Gnonto.

Argentina vs Italy: Head to Head:

Italy has a slight edge over Argentina and has won six of the 16 matches played between the two teams. Argentina have managed five victories against Italy and will look to level the scales on Wednesday.

The previous meeting between the two footballing giants took place in 2018 and ended in a 2-0 victory for Argentina. Italy was outplayed on the day and will need to take it up a notch this week.

Form Guide:

Italy form guide: W-L-D-D-W

Argentina form guide: D-W-W-W-D

Argentina vs Italy: Predicted Line-ups:

Italy Predicted XI (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Emerson, Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci, Giovanni Di Lorenzo; Jorginho, Marco Verratti, Nicolo Barella; Nicolo Zaniolo, Lorenzo Insigne, Gianluca Scamacca.

Argentina Predicted XI (4-3-3): Emiliano Martinez; Marcos Acuna, German Pezzella, Nicolas Otamendi, Nahuel Molina; Guido Rodriguez, Rodrigo De Paul, Giovani Lo Celso; Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez.

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10 biggest football transfers from Premier League to La Liga

Discover the 10 biggest football transfers from the Premier League to Laliga, featuring players like Eden Hazard, and Phillipe Coutinho and legends like Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mar 29, 2025, 8:48 PMโ€ข7 min read

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Laliga clubs regularly own some of the biggest names in the world of football. Many of their top stars have come from abroad, often moving from the Premier League to La Liga. However, some superstars were not so successful in Laliga after the transfers. 
Trent Alexander Arnold is more likely to be the next biggest football transfer from the Premier League to Laliga. 
Discover the 10 biggest football transfers from the Premier League to Laliga, featuring players like Eden Hazard, and Phillipe Coutinho and legends like Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo.

10 biggest football transfers from Premier League to La Liga:  

Rank Player From To Transfer Fee
1 Phillipe Coutinho Liverpool FC Barcelona โ‚ฌ142 million
2 Eden Hazard Chelsea Real Madrid โ‚ฌ130 million
3 Gareth Bale Tottenham Hotspurs Real Madrid โ‚ฌ85 million
4 Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United Real Madrid โ‚ฌ80 million
5 Julian Alvarez Manchester City Atletico Madrid โ‚ฌ82 million
6 Luis Suarez Liverpool FC Barcelona โ‚ฌ75 million
7 Diego Costa Chelsea Atletico Madrid โ‚ฌ57 million
8 Raphinha Leeds United FC Barcelona โ‚ฌ67 million
9 Ferran Torres Manchester City FC Barcelona โ‚ฌ46 million
10 Conor Gallagher Chelsea Atletico Madrid โ‚ฌ35 million

10. Conor Gallagher | Chelsea to Atletico Madrid | โ‚ฌ35 million:

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Conor Gallagher was one of the key players for Chelsea in his final season. He is a Chelsea academy player, despite being an academy graduate of Chelsea, the Blues sold him to the Laliga side Atletico Madrid for โ‚ฌ35 million and became one of the players with the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga.

He has seemed a perfect fit for Diego Simeoneโ€™s managed side, though he has rotated with other midfielders. Gallagher scored an important Champions League goal against Real Madrid, during a round of 16 match in which Atletico was heartbreakingly beaten on penalties.

9. Ferran Torres | Manchester City to FC Barcelona | โ‚ฌ46 million:

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FC Barcelona paid โ‚ฌ46 million to Ferran Torres from Manchester City in 2022. But he was never able to prove his worth in FC Barcelona, he was one of the failed yet one the biggest transfers from the Premier League to Laliga.

The winger had never scored more than 10 goals in a single campaign for the La Liga giants. Torres played 145 games at Barcelona and has started almost exactly half (73), which shows the coaches he has played under have been aware that he cannot impact games.

8. Raphinha | Leeds United to FC Barcelona | โ‚ฌ50 million:

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Raphinha was not a major signing for FC Barcelona, yet among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. In the first season, Raphinha scored 14 goals and contributed in 15 goals. However, in the 2024/25 season, Raphinha found his lost form under Hansi Flick as he scored 27 goals and delivered 20 assists. Now the Brazilian winger is one of the players who is getting Ballon d'Or shouts in 2025.

7. Diego Costa | Chelsea to Atletico Madrid | โ‚ฌ57 million:

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Costa played for Atletico Madrid on a few different occasions. He had already left once before coming back in 2010 by the time he moved to Chelsea in 2014, and four years later, he was back, with Atletico Madrid paying โ‚ฌ57 million for him.

Diego Costa was one of the players also among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. In his final season before leaving for the Premier League, Costa scored 36 goals, and in three seasons at Stamford Bridge, he scored 59 goals and 21 assists. The Spanish forward 81 games in four seasons after his return but scored just 19 goals in that time.

6. Luis Suarez | Liverpool to FC Barcelona | โ‚ฌ75 million:

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Barcelona had seen enough from Suarez in just two and a half seasons at Liverpool to sign him for an initially reported fee of ยฃ75million. That heโ€™d move onto bigger things was unsurprising after notching 31 goals and 13 assists in his final season in the Premier League.

Luis Suarez was one of the key players also among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. The Uruguayan forward scored 195 goals and assisted 113 in 283 games, in his second season at Barca, scoring a remarkable 40 La Liga goals, along with 18 assists. Across all competitions that season, Suarez scored 54 goals and assisted 24.

5. Julian Alvarez | Manchester City to Atletico Madrid | โ‚ฌ80 million:

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One of the most recent players to the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga, Julian Alvarez moved to Manchester City for Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window of the 2024 season. He already has 23 goals and five assists this season, including eight direct goal contributions in the Champions League. So far, the move looks a positive one for Alvarez.

4. Cristiano Ronaldo | Manchester United to Real Madrid | โ‚ฌ80 million:

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Cristiano Ronaldo was undoubtedly the best move from the Premier League to La Liga in history. He broke new ground with a transfer worth approximately ยฃ80million from Manchester United. The previous world-record transfer was Zinedine Zidane to Real Madrid, which had stood for eight years.

Ronaldo was one of the most devastating forwards in the world for his entire spell at Real Madrid, scoring 450 goals and assisting 131 in 438 games. Ronaldo is the most successful and among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. He won the Ballon dโ€™Or in 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017 while he was a Real Madrid player.

3. Gareth Bale | Tottenham Hotspurs to Real Madrid | โ‚ฌ85 million:

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At the time of his transfer to Real Madrid for approximately ยฃ85million, Baleโ€™s was a world-record move. Gareth Bale was among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga.  

Bale would win five Champions Leagues with Real, as well as three La Liga titles, among many other honors. Throughout seven seasons, he scored 106 goals and assisted 67 times.

2. Eden Hazard | Chelsea to Real Madrid | โ‚ฌ130 million:

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Eden Hazard was one of the failed transfers yet and second-placed in the list of the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. That he never played 20 La Liga games in a single season, showed how much Hazard struggled, and he retired at just 32 years of age, having played just 10 games in his final season. The Belgian failed to match that single-season total in 76 games across his entire Real Madrid career.

1. Phillipe Coutinho | Liverpool to FC Barcelona | โ‚ฌ142 million:

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The biggest football transfer from the Premier League to La Liga, Barcelona spent an astonishing ยฃ142million to sign the midfielder from Liverpool. At Liverpool, he had become an iconic figure, having a direct hand in 97 goals in 201 games.

 After 13 direct goal contributions in his first 18 La Liga games, Coutinho slowed with only seven contributions in the 32 games he played in the season. The Brazilian left for Aston Villa, after only 39 goal contributions in 106 games at Barcelona.

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UEFA reportedly starts to develop blueprints for Russia's return in football

According to reports, UEFA has reportedly started the groundwork to initiate Russia's return to club and international football only if a ceasefire is established in Ukraine.

Mar 28, 2025, 12:05 PMโ€ข4 min read

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UEFA has not ruled out the chances of Russia returning to football competitions around the globe if a total ceasefire is agreed upon in Ukraine. This was reported by the renowned British publication 'The Independent', citing its own sources.

The UEFA bans follow the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, sparking universal international criticism, such as FIFA and UEFA's March 2022 ban of Russian teams from every football competition.

However, UEFA has reportedly opened the groundwork to facilitate Russia's return in club and international football, with growing tensions within the members in UEFA.

UEFA may revoke the long-standing ban on Russian teams

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Alexander Ceferin and Gianni Infantino. (Image Credit | Getty)

Next week, a UEFA congress will reportedly be held in Belgrade, and insiders say that plans are underway to bring Russian clubs and the national team back into official tournaments.

The publication states that UEFA is already formulating possible measures for restoring Russia's involvement in international football tournaments. It underlines that Russia still has immense power in world football, and there is growing pressure within UEFA on this issue.

The Independent further asserts that the main reason for the suspension of Russian teams by FIFA and UEFA after the beginning of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine was not so much moral principles as a practical necessity.

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Russia's national football team last participated in the EURO 2020. (image Source | X)

Sources suggest that 12 European football associations signaled their willingness to boycott matches against Russian clubs, with the expectation that the figure could be as high as 18. In this case, football authorities would be faced with the decision of excluding a large number of national teams or only one. The suspension of Russia was therefore motivated by "technical" considerations and not political ideology.

The article points out that UEFA and FIFA attempt to avoid suspending nations for political reasons in order to stay away from being involved in the complicated legal scenario of every international conflict. 

Earlier, UEFA President Alexander Ceferin made the point about football being employed as a tool for creating peace. He said he believed that contact between children from different nations could build understanding and destroy enmities.

Meanwhile, Ceferin also spoke of a "ferocious attack by politicians," especially those on the left wing, against the suggestion that young Russian teams should be brought back in club and international football.

Back in 2023, UEFA overturned the decision that allowed Russia to return to international competitions, specifically the U-17 age group. Ukraine, England, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Denmark threatened to withdraw if such a thing happens, AP reported.

The Independent reports that the suspension of Russia will continue to remain in effect until a complete ceasefire is reached in Ukraine.

Nevertheless, top officials at UEFA are already preparing a plan for bringing back Russian teams in the case of peace, when sport can once again be "center stage." A halt of aggression by Russia would, therefore be followed by a said normalization in the world of sport.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Teams qualified so far

The World Cup presents the greatest chance for players to fulfill a lifelong dream of representing their nations on the global stage, with another edition nearby Sportz Point presents the countries that have booked a spot in the final

Mar 26, 2025, 8:30 AMโ€ข7 min read

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World Champions Argentina qualify for the World Cup 2026. (Image Credit | AP)

The participating teams' line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has started taking shape, as Iran and Argentina have booked their place from the qualification round into the finals of the tournament.

In 2022, the FIFA World Cup provided an unforgettable experience for over 1 billion viewers who tuned in. Lionel Messi-led Argentina to victory, giving the nation moments of joy and a fitting tribute to the late Diego Maradona while solidifying his place among players who have won every major trophy. 

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Key Details on the FIFA World Cup 2026

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Official Logo: FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his team in their bid to improve the quality of the World Cup and promote inclusivity increased the number of teams that will participate in the World Cup from an initial 32 teams to 48 teams.

The teams will be split into 12 groups of 4 teams, with the top 2 of each group and the 8 best third-placed teams progressing to a new Round of 32

The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

The tournament will be the first hosted by three nations and the first North American World Cup since 1994 and will be the first World Cup since 2002 to be hosted by more than one nation.

Read Also: FIFA World Cup 2026: The groups are set for the European qualifiers

How Do Teams Qualify for the World Cup?

Qualification for the World Cup is done based on the regions of the World. Each  regional Confederation is responsible for its qualification tournament, which will consist of at least one round of competition using the following formats  

  • Confederations can use a League format in which each team in a group plays all other teams in their group twice โ€“ once at home and once away.
  • A single round-robin format in which each team in a group plays all other teams in their group once, with the venues either drawn at random or assigned by the confederation with the agreement of the playing association
  • A Knockout format in which each team in a round plays one other team over two legs once at home and once away.
  • With FIFA's permission, a tournament is held in one of the participating nations or neutral territory.
  • With FIFA's permission, a single-leg knockout format.

Europe has 16 slots, Asia has 8 slots with one extra from playoffs making it 9, Africa has 9 slots with one extra coming from playoffs, South America has 6 with one extra coming from playoffs making a total of 7, North America has 6 slots with 3 already taken due to the host nations.

Teams That Have Qualified

With qualifications still ongoing the only nations that have qualified are the host nations namely the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada qualification process for the World Cup will be ongoing till the end of November 2025, and till then teams will be struggling to qualify.

1. The USA

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Despite not predominantly being a football nation, the United States Menโ€™s National Team (USMNT) has managed to establish a formidable team with the likes of Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun.

The appointment of Argentinian Mauricio Pochettino as their head coach shows some sign of intent that the country intends to go as far as possible in the World Cup.

Read Also: 10 Footballers Who Retired And Came Back

2. Mexico

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Mexico have won the Concacaf Nations League 2025.

Mexico has qualified for every World Cup in the past decade, but playing on home soil will give them the advantage of fan support. While they may be without their veteran goalkeeper Ochoa, who has been crucial in past tournaments, they remain a team not to be underestimated.

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3. Canada

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Canada had a memorable 2022 World Cup in Qatar, highlighted by their surprising win against Belgium. However, they lost their remaining group games to Morocco and Croatia, leading to their early exit from the tournament.

Known for their attacking football, Canada relies on pace in midfield and attack, with Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies being key to their World Cup ambitions.

Teams from the Qualifier Rounds

4. Japan

Japan become first nation to qualify for World Cup as Kamada, Kubo strike
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Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup from the qualification round. On March 20, Thursday, Hajime Moriyasu's side beat Bahrain 2-0 in Group C of the AFC World Cup qualifiers.

Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo scored in the second half to inspire the Samurai Blue to ensure their eighth consecutive World Cup appearance, guaranteeing a top-two finish in the qualifiers standings.

Japan surprised the world with their impressive run in the 2022 World Cup, before bowing out from the Round of 16 in a narrow penalty shoot-out defeat against eventual third-place finishers Croatia. However, Japan defeated both Germany and Spain in the group stage to march onto the next round.

5. New Zealand

The New Zealand All Whites

New Zealand has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the third time with a 3-0 home win over New Caledonia in the OFC Qualifiers Final on Monday, March 24.

Three second-half goals from Michael Boxall, Kosta Barbarouses, and Elijah led New Zealand to a comfortable 3-0 win at Eden Park in Auckland. This win marks the All Whites' return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010 when they registered three draws against Slovakia, Italy, and Paraguay in South Africa.

For the first time, the All Whites qualified directly for a World Cup, as Oceania received an automatic spot in next yearโ€™s 48-team tournament, rather than having to go through an intercontinental play-off as they did in the past.

6. Iran

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualified teams, which nations are in, Iran join Japan,  New Zealand and North American co-hosts
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Iran have become the second Asian side to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals following a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan on March 25 in the third round of the AFC World Cup Qualifiers Group A.

Mehdi Taremi's brace secured a point for Iran to stay atop the group A table with 20 points in 8 matches, securing the guaranteed top two finish in the group stage. On the other hand, Uzbekistan is just one victory away from their inaugural World Cup appearance.

Despite the qualification format being made easier for Asia due to the expanded 48-team World Cup, Iran has sealed the passage to their fourth World Cup finals in a row, and seventh in their history.

In the AFC Qualifiers, the top two teams qualify directly for the World Cup, while the teams finishing third and fourth in the three Asian groups will enter an additional qualifying round.

7. Argentina 

Argentine players celebrate their victory over Brazil during a CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match, Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 25, 2025. (EPA Photo)
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The reigning World Champions have stormed into the FIFA World Cup 2026 following a 4-1 crushing over eternal rivals Brazil in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers on March 26. 

Argentina produced a bolstering performance, beating the Selecaos 4-1, powered by goals from Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giuliano Simeone. Matheus Cunha netted the only goal for Brazil.

La Albiceleste currently top the table with 31 points in 14 matches, 16 points clear of seventh-placed Venezuela than the required seven points at this point.

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Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Argentina smash Brazil by 4-1 in dominating performance

Read the Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers highlights as the defending World Champions thrashed Brazil by 4-1 at Estadio Mรขs Monumental in Argentina.

Mar 26, 2025, 2:08 AMโ€ข1 min read

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Hello and welcome to another football LIVE Blog of Sportz Point. 

This is Koushik Biswas, who will be staying up with you for this coverage. Tonight, we will be covering the Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match at the Estadio Mรขs Monumental in Argentina.

Argentina are currently leading the South American Qualifiers points table with 28 points from 13 games. In the meantime, Brazil are at number three with 21 points in the same number of games.  

Read Also | Argentina vs Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

The FIFA World Cup 2022 winners came from a tough 1-0 win over Uruguay. On the other hand, Brazil managed a 2-1 win over Colombia in their last match. 

So, with both teams looking confident, we have a great game in our hands. Stay tuned and enjoy the coverage. 

LIVE Updates

Mar 26, 2025, 12:05 AM

Final Score

Mar 26, 2025, 1:59 AM

Full time | Argentina 4-1 Brazil

Mar 26, 2025, 1:58 AM

90+1' | Yellow card

Yellow card to Enzo for a foul.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:58 AM

90' | 3 minutes added

3 minutes have been added to the final time.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:57 AM

87' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Endrick for a foul.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:57 AM

84' | Change for Brazil

In: Ederseon

Out: Andre

Mar 26, 2025, 1:53 AM

That goal from Simeone!

Mar 26, 2025, 1:50 AM

YES!

Mar 26, 2025, 1:48 AM

82' | Double change

In: Correa, Palacios

Out: Paredes, Alvarez

Mar 26, 2025, 1:47 AM

80' | Save from Bento

Excellent save from Bento as Paredes's right-footed strike from outside of the box nearly went in. 

Bento made a full strechted dive to his left to make the save. 

Mar 26, 2025, 1:45 AM

78' | Enzo is injured

Enzo Fernandez is injured and is getting a medical attention. 

Mar 26, 2025, 1:42 AM

75' | Double change for Argentina

In: Medina, Nico Paz

Out: Tagliafico and Mac Allister 

Mar 26, 2025, 1:40 AM

74' | Yellow card

Yellow card for De Paul for a foul.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:39 AM

72' | WHAATTTTT A GOAL | ARG 4-1 BRA

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What a finish by Simione! 

Tagliafico's cross from the left missed everyone, but it fell onto the feet of Simeone. 

Although he had a very tight angle to work with, he hit the net with a powerful strike. 

Argentina 4-1 Brazil.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:36 AM

69' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Otamendi for a foul. 

Mar 26, 2025, 1:35 AM

69' | Change for Brazil

In: Savinho

Out: Cunha

Mar 26, 2025, 1:34 AM

68' | Change for Argentina

In: Simeone

Out: Almada

Mar 26, 2025, 1:32 AM

64' | Raphinha hits the wall

Brazil earned a free kick close to Argentinaโ€™s box, but Raphinhaโ€™s effort slammed into the defensive wall before trickling tamely into the arms of Martรญnez, who dealt with it comfortably.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:27 AM

60' | Chance for Argentina

De Paul caught Brazil napping with a sharp free kick, springing Enzo Fernรกndez free down the right. Fernรกndez delivered a pinpoint cross, but Tagliaficoโ€™s glancing header flashed agonizingly wide of the mark.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:25 AM

Banter!

Mar 26, 2025, 1:23 AM

57' | Almada goes wide

From the edge of the box, the youngster turned quickly and went for a shot with his right foot. He was nowhere near the goal though. 

Mar 26, 2025, 1:22 AM

50' | Argentina keep on pressing

Argentina keep their foot firmly on the gas, hunting for a fourth goal, while Brazil scramble to close the gap on the scoreboard.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:16 AM

49' | Nearly for Alvarez

Chance for Argentina as Bento saved Julian Alvarez's chipped shot.

Corner for Argentina, 

Mar 26, 2025, 1:14 AM

46' | Changes from Brazil

In: Ortiz, Gomes, Endrick

Out: Murillo, Joelinton, Rodrygo

Mar 26, 2025, 1:11 AM

Second half starts

The second half starts! Three changes for Brazil. 

Mar 26, 2025, 12:53 AM

RESPECT

Mar 26, 2025, 12:52 AM

Half-time | Argentina 3-1 Brazil

Mar 26, 2025, 12:50 AM

45' | 2 minutes added

2 minutes added as injury time

Mar 26, 2025, 12:47 AM

41' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Almada for a foul. 

Mar 26, 2025, 12:46 AM

40' | Yellow cards

Yellow card to Tagliafico for a foul. Raphinha gets one for descent. 

Mar 26, 2025, 12:45 AM

Clinical from Mac Allister!

Mar 26, 2025, 12:44 AM

37' | Mac Allister makes it 3-1 for Argentina

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Enzo, with the assist this time. 

The last save from Bento gave the corner to Argentina. After a short corner, Enzo lobbed the ball from right of the box for Mac Allister to come running and get the goal with a clinical finish. 

Argentina 3-1 Brazil. 

Mar 26, 2025, 12:42 AM

36' | Save from Bento

Bento makes a great save as Almada makes a curling effort from the left of the box. Bento had to dive to his right to make the save. 

Mar 26, 2025, 12:41 AM

32' | End-to-end stuff

Even after conceding the opening goal, Brazil havenโ€™t shifted their approach, allowing Argentina to maintain a greater share of possession as the first half-hour unfolds.

Mar 26, 2025, 12:40 AM

28' | Yellow card

Murillo gets the yellow card for a foul.

Mar 26, 2025, 12:37 AM

This is how Cunha scored

Mar 26, 2025, 12:34 AM

26' | Cunha scores for Brazil | ARG 2-1 BRA

Cristian Romero picked up the ball near his own box but fluffed his pass. Matheus Cunha pounced, nicking the ball back before driving forward and unleashing a right-footed strike that zipped past Emiliano Martรญnez to his right post, pulling the score to Agrentina 2-1 Brazil.

Mar 26, 2025, 12:28 AM

22' | Chance for Argentina

Romero fed the ball to รlvarez in the center, who quickly laid it off to De Paul. De Paul whipped in a cross, and Almada attempted to redirect it back to รlvarez, only for a Brazilian defender to intervene with a crucial, last-ditch clearance.

Mar 26, 2025, 12:28 AM

20' | Bento is injured

The referee halted play after Brazilโ€™s goalkeeper, Bento, went down clutching his face. He signaled for medical help due to a cut, prompting the medical staff to rush onto the pitch for treatment. After a brief pause, the game has now resumed.

Mar 26, 2025, 12:24 AM

ICYMI: Enzo's goal!

Mar 26, 2025, 12:23 AM

16' | Argentina keeping the pressure

Argentina, holding the upper hand, refuse to ease up, relentlessly challenging Brazil for possession. The visitors, meanwhile, struggle to carve out any real threat against the home sideโ€™s goal.

Mar 26, 2025, 12:19 AM

13' | Enzo scores the second for Argentina | ARG 2-0 BRA

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Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Enzo Fernandez scored the second goal for Argentina | sportzpoint.com

Nahuel Molinaโ€™s cross ricocheted off a Brazilian defender, landing perfectly for Enzo.

The Chelsea midfielder seized the chance, calmly slotting it past a stranded Bento. Argentina are soaring in ecstasy, while Brazil find themselves in serious peril!

Mar 26, 2025, 12:15 AM

This is how Alvarez scored

Mar 26, 2025, 12:14 AM

Alvarez - the opener!

Mar 26, 2025, 12:11 AM

3' | Goal for Argentina | ARG 1-0 BRA

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Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Julian Alvarez scored the first goal for Argentina | sportzpoint.com

Following a swift move down the left flank, Nicolรกs Tagliafico nodded the ball to Thiago Almada. Almada then slipped a pass to Juliรกn รlvarez, who deftly threaded it between two defenders inside the penalty area before firing a shot to make it 1-0.

Argentina 1-0 Brazil

Mar 26, 2025, 12:01 AM

Kick-off!

Mar 25, 2025, 11:54 PM

Mar 25, 2025, 11:14 PM

Lineups | Brazil

Starting XI: Bento, Wesley, Marquinhos, Murillo, Guilherme Arana, Andrรฉ, Joelinton, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinรญcius Jr., Matheus Cunha.

Subs: Lucas Perri, Weverton, Lucas Beraldo, Alex Sandro, Lรฉo Ortiz, Vanderson, Estรชvรฃo, Joรฃo Gomes, ร‰derson, Savinho, Endrick, Joรฃo Pedro.

Mar 25, 2025, 11:12 PM

Lineups | Argentina

Starting XI: E. Martรญnez, N. Molina, C. Romero, N. Otamendi, N. Tagliafico, L. Paredes, R. de Paul, E. Fernรกndez, A. Mac Allister, T. Almada, J. รlvarez.

Subs: Walter Benรญtez, Gerรณnimo Rulli, Juan Foyth, Germรกn Pezzella, Leonardo Balerdi, Facundo Medina, Exequiel Palacios, Nico Paz, Mรกximo Perrone, Benjamรญn Domรญnguez, Giuliano Simeone, รngel Correa.

Mar 25, 2025, 11:02 PM

He means it!

Mar 25, 2025, 11:00 PM

Will he play though?

Mar 25, 2025, 10:42 PM

Argentina qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026

After Boliviaโ€™s goalless draw against Uruguay, the defending champions are now guaranteed a top-six position in the points table. Hence, they have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Mar 25, 2025, 8:57 PM

Argentina vs Brazil: Last 10 games

Date Home Team Score Away Team Result
22/11/23 Brazil 0 - 1 Argentina Argentina won
17/11/21 Argentina 0 - 0 Brazil Draw
11/07/21 Argentina 1 - 0 Brazil Argentina won (Copa Amรฉrica)
15/11/19 Brazil 0 - 1 Argentina Argentina won (Friendly)
03/07/19 Brazil 2 - 0 Argentina Brazil won (Copa Amรฉrica)
16/10/18 Brazil 1 - 0 Argentina Brazil won (Friendly)
09/06/17 Argentina 1 - 0 Brazil Argentina won
11/11/16 Brazil 3 - 0 Argentina Brazil won (WC Qual. CONMEBOL)
14/11/15 Argentina 1 - 1 Brazil Draw

Mar 25, 2025, 8:51 PM

Argentina vs Brazil: Head-to-head stats

Statistic Value
Previous meetings 114
Argentina wins 46
Draws 26
Brazil wins 42

Mar 25, 2025, 8:37 PM

Tonight's venue | Mas Monumental

Estadio Mรขs Monumental/River Plate Stadium - sportzpoint.com

Mar 25, 2025, 7:54 PM

How and where to watch the match?

Unfortunately, there is no live streaming for the match. However, you can follow the match on Sportz Point.

Mar 25, 2025, 7:46 PM

Match Details

Match: Argentina vs Brazil, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Date: 26 February 2025

Time: 5.30 am IST

Venue: Mas Monumental, Argentina

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Argentina vs Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible starting lineups, and Fantasy XI Prediction of the Argentina vs Brazil match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers at Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires.

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Argentina vs Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com

The Argentine national football team is set to host the Brazil national football team on matchday 14 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL qualifiers. 

Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible starting lineups, and Fantasy XI Prediction of the Argentina vs Brazil match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers at Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires.

Team News:

Argentina:

Argentina will be at their home this time around. They defeated Brazil in their last meeting, and even though it was an away fixture, Lionel Scaloni's managed side secured a win in a close contest. The Argentine squad also secured a win in their previous match against Uruguay. Lionel Scaloni's managed side is at the top of the table, having won nine of their thirteen matches.

Brazil:

Brazil is not in the best forms but are slowly gaining the momentum. They faced Colombia in their last world cup qualifier match and came out on top after Vinicius Junior's late winner. Dorival Junior's lads are in a good form and currently undefeated in the last few matches. Dorival Junior's managed side jumped up to the third spot with a win in their previous counter.

Kick-Off:

Argentina vs Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com
Mas Monumental Stadium | Image Credit: WSDG

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Stadium: Mas Monumental

Date: Wednesday, 26 March

Kick-Off time: 5:30 am IST

Recent Form:

Argentina:

Argentina vs Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com
Image Credit: Out Look
  • Uruguay 0-1 Argentina (Away, World Cup qualifiers)
  • Argentina 1-0 Peru (Home, World Cup Qualifiers)
  • Paraguay 2-1 Argentina (Away, World Cup Qualifiers)
  • Argentina 6-0 Bolivia (Home, World Cup Qualifiers)
  • Venezuela 1-1 Argentina (Away, World Cup Qualifiers)

Brazil:

Argentina vs Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction-sportzpoint.com
Image Credit: Hindustan Times 
  • Chile 1-2 Brazil (Away, World Cup qualifiers)
  • Brazil 4-0 Peru (Home, World Cup qualifiers)
  • Venezuela 1-1 Brazil (Away, World Cup qualifiers)
  • Brazil 1-1 Uruguay (Home, World Cup qualifiers)
  • Brazil 2-1 Colombia (Home, World Cup qualifiers)

Head-to-head stats:

Total Matches: 16

Brazil won: 7

Argentina won: 6

Draw: 3

Injury Updates:

  • Lautaro Martinez will not be a part of Argentina's squad as he is injured.
  • Alisson Becker is injured and will not be in action for Brazil.

Predicted Lineup:

Argentina:

Emi Martinez (GK), Nahuel Molina, Christian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Leonardo Pardes, Alexis Mac Allister, Guiliano Simeone, Enzo Fernandez, Angel Correra, Julian Alvarez.

Brazil:

Bento (GK), Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhes, Guilherme Arana, Rodrygo, Joelinton, Endrick, Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, Matheus Cunha.

Fantasy XI:

Emi Martinez (GK), Nahuel Molina, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhes, Nicolas Otamendi, Alexis Mac Allister, Guiliano Simeone, Enzo Fernandez, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior.

Broadcasting Details

India: Fancode

UK: Premier Sports

US: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World football

Prediction: 

Argentina 1-3 Brazil

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