The Argentina national football team will host Peru in their upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers clash at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The Argentina vs Peru, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers will start at 5:30 AM IST on Wednesday, November 20. Live streaming of the match will be available in India.

Under head coach Lionel Scaloni, Argentina will look to bounce back after suffering a 1-2 defeat against Paraguay at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in their previous game last week.

While Lautaro Martínez gave Argentina an early lead in the 11th minute, Antonio Sanabria equalised for Paraguay eight minutes later. Paraguay rode on Omar Alderete’s match-winning goal in the second half to bag three crucial points from the game.

Despite the defeat, world champions Argentina are placed on top of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 CONMEBOL standings with 22 points from 11 matches, three points clear of Uruguay and Colombia.

On the other hand, the Peru national football team has struggled in the ongoing FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Led by manager Jorge Fossati, Peru played out a goalless draw against Chile in their previous qualifying fixture at home.

Having registered just a solitary victory in 11 games, Peru are currently languishing ninth in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 CONMEBOL standings with seven points.

Interestingly, Peru did not qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and their last appearance in the marquee football competition was in 2018 when they were knocked out in the group stage.

Meanwhile, Argentina will miss the services of defenders Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez due to injuries in the upcoming clash.

Marseille centre-back Leonardo Balerdi is expected to slot in at the heart of the defence alongside Nicolas Otamendi.

The likes of captain Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez, Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez are expected to feature against Peru.

For Peru, there are no major injury concerns and manager Jorge Fossati could retain his playing XI from last game.

Argentina vs Peru football head-to-head

The Argentina vs Peru football head-to-head favours La Albiceleste. Argentina have won 37 of the 58 matches that they have played against each other. Peru have registered just seven victories while as many as 14 matches have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met, Argentina beat Peru 2-0 in a Copa America 2024 Group A match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida in June 2024.

Star forward Lautaro Martínez netted a brace to guide Argentina to a win.

Where to watch Argentina vs Peru FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers live in India

Live streaming of the Argentina vs Peru FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

There will be no live telecast of Argentina vs Peru FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers on any TV channel in India.

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The Argentina national football team will lock horns with Paraguay in their upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers clash at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asuncion, Paraguay.

The Paraguay vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers will start at 5:00 AM IST on Friday, November 15.

The Paraguay national football team will head into the game high on confidence after registering a crucial 2-1 win against Venezuela in their previous FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers encounter at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in October.

After Jon Aramburu gave Venezuela an early lead in the 25th minute, Paraguay bounced back in the second half courtesy forward Antonio Sarabria’s brace.

Having registered three wins, four draws and suffered three defeats, Paraguay are currently placed sixth in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 CONMEBOL standings with 13 points from 10 matches.

On the other hand, defending FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are on the cusp of qualifying for the 2026 edition.

Under the tutelage of head coach Lionel Scaloni, Argentina are currently placed on top of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 CONMEBOL standings with 22 points from 10 games, three points clear of second-placed Colombia.

Currently the number one team in the FIFA men’s rankings, Argentina rode on captain Lionel Messi’s hat-trick along with goals from Lautaro Martínez, Julián Alvarez and Thiago Almada to thrash Bolivia 6-0 in their last FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 clash last month.

For Argentina, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is back in the squad after serving his two-match suspension last month. He is expected to replace Geronimo Rulli in the starting XI.

The likes of Nicolas Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Giovani Lo Celso, Alexis Mac Allister, captain Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez could start against Paraguay.

Hosts Paraguay will once again rely on Antonio Sanabria to score crucial goals on home soil against La Albiceleste.

The Premier League trio of Miguel Almiron, Ramon Sosa and Julio Enciso could also play a key role to bag maximum points from the upcoming clash.

Paraguay vs Argentina football head-to-head

The Paraguay vs Argentina football head-to-head favours La Albiceleste. Argentina have won 60 of the 111 matches that they have played against each other. Paraguay have registered 16 victories while as many as 35 matches have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met, Argentina pipped Paraguay 1-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers encounter at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October 2023.

Star defender Nicolás Otamendi netted the solitary goal of the match in the third minute to help Argentina secure all three points from the game.

Where to watch Paraguay vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers live in India

Live streaming of the Paraguay vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

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The Argentina national football team will square off against Bolivia in their upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers clash at the Estadio Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The Argentina vs Bolivia, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers will start at 5:30 AM IST on Wednesday, October 16.

Under head coach Lionel Scaloni, the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina will look to return to winning ways after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela, played on the soaked field at the Estadio Monumental de Maturín last week.

Star defender Nicolas Otamendi gave Argentina an early lead in the 13th minute. However, Salomón Rondón later equalised for Venezuela in the second half to share one point each.

Despite the draw, the Lionel Messi-led Argentina are placed on top of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers CONMEBOL standings with 19 points from nine games, three points clear of second-placed Colombia.

On the other hand, the Bolivia national football team will head into the game high on confidence after they stunned Colombia 1-0 in their previous FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers encounter played at the Municipal Stadium El Alto in El Alto, Bolivia.

Young forward Miguel Terceros netted the match-winning goal in the 58th minute to help Bolivia bag three crucial points from the game.

With four wins and five losses, Bolivia are currently placed sixth in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers CONMEBOL standings with 12 points from nine matches.

Meanwhile, Argentina miss the services of their custodian Emiliano Martinez who will serve the second of his two-match ban against Bolivia. Gerónimo Rulli is expected to retain his place between the sticks.

The hosts will receive a massive boost with the return of their star defender Cristian Romero, who missed the game against Venezuela due to accumulation of yellow cards.

Bolivia, on the other hand, will miss the services of Ervin Vaca and Yomar Rocha who have been ruled out due to injuries.

Furthermore, the visitors will be without midfielder Hector Cuellar, who will serve his suspension after his red card against Colombia.

Argentina vs Bolivia football head-to-head

The Argentina vs Bolivia football head-to-head favours La Albiceleste. Argentina have won 31 of the 43 matches that they have played against each other. Bolivia have registered just seven victories while as many as five matches have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met, Argentina beat Bolivia 3-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers encounter at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz, Bolivia.

Enzo Fernández, Nicolás Tagliafico and Nicolás González netted a goal each in Argentina’s comprehensive win in September 2023.

Where to watch Argentina vs Bolivia FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers live in India

Live streaming of the Argentina vs Bolivia FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

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Venezuela will host Argentina in a ninth-round match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin in Maturin, Venezuela on Friday, October 11.

The Venezuela vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match will start at 02:30 AM IST on Friday. Live streaming of the match will be available in India.

Argentina, with six wins and two losses, are currently on top of the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers with 18 points after eight rounds of action. 

Meanwhile, hosts Venezuela are currently in the sixth position with 10 points having bagged two wins, four draws and suffered two defeats.

CONMEBOL, also known as the South American Football Confederation, has a total of 10 teams. The top six automatically qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by the United States of America, Canada and Mexico. 

The team placed seventh will proceed to play in the FIFA Play-Off Tournament.

Each team in CONMEBOL will play a total of 18 matches in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers which includes two matches each, at home and away, against all the other nine sides.

Venezuela are coming into the contest after a 0-0 draw against Uruguay at home in the last round at the same venue. 

Meanwhile, Argentina, without their talisman Lionel Messi, were subjected to a 1-2 defeat at Colombia in the last round. 

The contest, which was a rematch of the Copa America 2024 final, saw Argentina being handed only their second defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. 

Messi, who missed Argentina’s last two qualifiers due to an ankle injury he suffered in the Copa America 2024 final, is set for a return in the Venezuela match. Argentina will hope that the return of the star footballer will help them get back to winning ways.

However, Alexis Mac Allister looks a doubtful starter after picking up an injury in Liverpool’s game against Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. 

World Cup 2022 and Copa America 2024 winners Argentina continue their reign at the top spot in the FIFA Men’s football rankings while Venezuela are in the 40th spot as per FIFA’s latest list.

Venezuela vs Argentina football head-to-head

The Venezuela vs Argentina head-to-head record is heavily loaded in favour of the Argentines, who have won 24 of the total 28 matches, including a 3-0 win in their last encounter against Venezuela in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Venezuela, meanwhile, have won two games with their last win over Argentina coming in 2019 in an international friendly. Two matches have ended in draws.

Where to watch Venezuela vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match live in India

Live streaming of the Venezuela vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India. 

There will not be any live telecast of the Venezuela vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match on any TV channel in India.

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On June 15, 2021, Lionel Messi’s 33rd minute free-kick against Chile in a 1-1 draw at the Copa America 2021 took the Argentine ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the list for most free-kick goals by an active footballer. That goal was Messi’s 57th free-kick goal for club and country.

A couple of weeks later, Messi produced a Man of the Match performance by scoring once and assisting twice in his team’s 3-0 win over Ecuador in the quarter-final of Copa America 2021. 

One year later in September 2022, Lionel Messi scored another mesmerizing free-kick in their 3-0 win over Jamaica in an international friendly at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He netted another brilliant free-kick for Paris Saint-Germain in their 2-1 victory against OGC Nice in the Ligue 1 2022-23 in October.

With two back-to-back free-kicks to his name, he took his tally to 60 free-kick goals. After moving to MLS side Inter Miami in 2023, Messi hit the ground running for his new team by scoring two free-kicks in his first few games for the club. He also scored one freekick in the 2024 MLS Super Shield final and now has 66 free-kick goals in total with the bulk of them coming for Barcelona and Argentina.

Messi’s figure of 66 free-kick goals puts him above Diego Maradona’s total of 62 goals from direct free-kicks. That number, however, is considerably lower than former Lyon and Brazil midfielder, Juninho Pernambucano, who has scored the most free-kick goals in football history.

During his two-decade-long career, Juninho scored 77 free-kicks for club and country. Second on the list is Brazilian legend Pele, who netted 70 goals from direct free-kicks.

Modern-day greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo (64) are in the top-10 list of footballers with the most goals via free-kick. Former Brazil and Sao Paulo goalkeeper, Rogerio Ceni is 10th on the list for most free-kick goals (59) in football history.

Most free-kick goals in football history

Player	Nationality	Goals
Juninho Pernambucano	Brazil	77
Pele	Brazil	70
Victor Legrotaglie	Argentina	66
Ronaldinho	Brazil	66
Lionel Messi	Argentina	66
David Beckham	England	65
Cristiano Ronaldo	Portugal	64
Diego Maradona	Argentina	62
Zico	Brazil	62
Ronald Koeman	Netherlands	60
Marcelinho Carioca	Brazil	59
Rodrigo Ceni	Brazil	59

As far as active footballers are concerned, no one comes close to the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Their immediate competition is Inter Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu, who has scored 27 goals via direct-free kicks. 

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The Argentina national football team will lock horns with Colombia in their upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers clash at the Estadio Metropolitano in Barranquilla, Colombia.

The Argentina vs Colombia, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers will start at 2:00 AM IST on Wednesday, September 11.

Under head coach Lionel Scaloni, Argentina have been the most dominant team in international football in the last five years. 

Having claimed four trophies including the 2022 FIFA World Cup and back-to-back Copa America titles, Argentina have succumbed to just two losses in their last 64 matches.

Currently the number one team in the FIFA men’s rankings, Argentina will head into the game high on confidence after they beat Chile 3-0 in their previous FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers encounter at the Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires.

La Albiceleste rode on goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Alvarez and Paulo Dybala to register another comprehensive victory on home soil.

With six wins and one loss, Argentina are placed on top of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 CONMEBOL standings with 18 points from seven points, four points clear of second-placed Uruguay.

While Argentina are unbeaten in 13 away qualifiers since their loss to Bolivia seven years back, they will once again miss the services of their captain Lionel Messi, who is yet to recover from the ankle injury that he sustained in the Copa America 2024 final in July.

The visitors will also be without Nicolas Tagliafico, Leonardo Balerdi and Exequiel Palacios due to their respective injuries.

On the other hand, the Colombia national football team will aim to bounce back after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Peru in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers clash on Saturday.

Alexander Callens gave Peru the lead in the second half before Luis Díaz’s strike in the 82nd minute helped Colombia salvage a crucial point from the game.

With 13 points from seven games, Colombia are currently placed third in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 CONMEBOL standings.

Ahead of the crucial game, veteran goalkeeper David Ospina and defender Davinson Sanchez have been ruled out due to injuries.

Captain James Rodriguez is expected to start against Argentina after playing 45 minutes in their previous fixture.

Argentina vs Colombia football head-to-head

The Argentina vs Colombia football head-to-head favours La Albiceleste. Argentina have won 26 of the 43 matches that they have played against each other. Colombia have registered just nine victories while as many as eight matches have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met, Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America 2024 final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida in July. 

Star forward Lautaro Martínez netted the match-winning goal in extra time to guide Argentina to a record-extending 16th Copa America title.

Where to watch Argentina vs Colombia FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers live in India

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Defending champions Argentina national football team will lock horns with Colombia in the Copa America 2024 final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. 

The Argentina vs Colombia Copa America 2024 final will start at 5:30 AM IST on Monday, July 15.

Under head coach Lionel Scaloni, Argentina defeated Canada 2-0 in their Copa America 2024 semi-final encounter at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey to make consecutive final appearances in the competition. 

Julián Álvarez gave Argentina an early lead in the semi-final before captain Lionel Messi scored in the 51st minute to guide Argentina to a record-extending 30th Copa America final.  

Earlier, Argentina qualified for the knockout stage after finishing at the top of the Copa America 2024 Group A standings with three wins in three matches.

La Albiceleste later beat Ecuador on penalties in the quarter-finals to seal their place in the Copa America 2024 semi-finals.

On the other hand, the Colombia national football team are currently on a 28-match unbeaten streak after they overcame Uruguay 1-0 in their Copa America 2024 semi-final clash at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Jefferson Lerma netted the match-winning goal in the 39th minute to power Colombia to their third Copa America final and first final appearance since 2001.

Led by head coach Néstor Lorenzo, Colombia have been one of the standout teams in the ongoing Copa America in the United States.

With two wins and one draw, Colombia earlier topped Copa America 2024 Group D standings with seven points, two points clear of second-placed Brazil.

The James Rodríguez-led side later thrashed Panama 5-0 to qualify for the semi-finals.

Meanwhile, Argentina will aim for their 16th Copa America title while Colombia will look to clinch their second trophy in the quadrennial tournament.   

Argentina vs Colombia head-to-head record in international football

Argentina have a dominant head-to-head record against Colombia in international football, winning 25 of the 42 matches that they have played against each other so far. Colombia have registered nine victories while as many as eight matches have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met, Argentina pipped Colombia 1-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Córdoba, Argentina in February 2022.

Where to watch Argentina vs Colombia Copa America 2024 live in India

Live telecast of the Argentina vs Colombia Copa America 2024 final will be on FOX Sports. 

Live streaming of the Argentina vs Colombia Copa America 2024 final will be available on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app. It will also be live streamed on TUDN and Univision in Spanish.

However, there will be no live telecast or streaming of the Copa America 2024 final in India.

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The 2026 World Cup may still be on the distant horizon, but that has not stopped football enthusiasts from offering predictions ahead of the prestigious tournament.

The previous edition delivered a captivating spectacle as Argentina overcame a shocking start to navigate through a thrilling knockout phase before clinching their third World Cup title.

As the reigning champions set their sights on justifying their status as one of the bookmakers�?favourites to defend the title, formidable competitors from across the globe are poised to mount a serious challenge.

Qatar had the footballing world glued to their screens, and there's a feeling that the upcoming tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada will have a similar effect.

With significant changes, including an expanded team line-up, the 2026 World Cup is gearing up to be the largest and most captivating edition in the tournament's storied history.

We analyse some of the intriguing talking points ahead of the showpiece tournament.

Expansion to 48 Teams

One of the significant transformations for the 2026 World Cup is the tournament's expansion from 32 teams to 48 teams. 

This expansion not only broadens the global stage for football but also offers more nations the opportunity to showcase their talent amidst the world's greatest teams.

The increased number of teams injects heightened excitement into the competition, allowing lesser-known nations a platform to leave their mark on the world football map.

There is also a surge in available qualification spots, enabling more nations to secure their position in the World Cup through a rigorous and competitive qualification process.

This expansion ensures that countries previously on the periphery now stand an enhanced chance of earning their place among the football elite.

Hosts Qualify Automatically

The hosts of the 2026 World Cup - Canada, Mexico and the United States - will all receive automatic berths for the tournament.

FIFA has historically given host nations the right to play in the World Cup without qualifying, but this is the first time they have set aside three spots.

Their participation is guaranteed to ramp interest in the World Cup in each of the respective nations, ensuring that there will be a vibrant atmosphere throughout the tournament.

Will Evan Ferguson be a breakout star at the tournament?

As anticipation builds for the 2026 World Cup, football fans are speculating about which potential breakout stars may grace the global stage with their exceptional skills and emerge as the tournament's revelations.

Given his remarkable performances for Brighton & Hove Albion, Evan Ferguson is one player to keep an eye on, assuming the Republic of Ireland can get their act together to qualify for a major tournament.

They failed to qualify for the 2024 European Championship in Germany, leaving a lot to be desired about their chances of landing a spot in the World Cup.

Ireland will be one of the outsiders with the bookmakers to lift the trophy, but the extended format does improve their chances of featuring in the tournament.

Punters on the best football betting sites in Ireland will be monitoring their progress with interest and will hope the appointment of a new manager gives them the chance to upset the odds.

Can Argentina retain their crown?

Argentina's journey in Qatar was a rollercoaster, marked by the shock defeat against Saudi Arabia in the curtain raiser to the jaw-dropping showdown with France in the final. 

The pressure now mounts on the three-time champions, especially with their coveted crown up for grabs against formidable rivals, including 2022 finalists France.

Lionel Messi orchestrated Argentina's triumph with a spellbinding display, notching seven goals and three assists, scoring in each knockout round, including a memorable brace in the final.

Messi's stellar performance earned him the Golden Ball, making history as the first player to claim the award twice, having won it in Brazil in 2014.

Having finally laid hands on the prize that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career, question marks have been raised over Messi's involvement in the 2026 World Cup.

His performances in Qatar played a significant role in landing a historic eighth Ballon d'Or award, but the diminutive magician will be 38 at the upcoming tournament and is highly likely to miss out.

Argentina's chances of claiming back-to-back triumph on the global stage takes a significant hit without Messi in the picture, but it also opens the door for another unlikely hero to emerge.

Can Cristiano Ronaldo have one last hurrah?

Much like his iconic counterpart, Cristiano Ronaldo's involvement in the 2026 World Cup has also been called into question.

His performance in Qatar was nothing short of underwhelming, scoring just once in five appearances and failing to inspire Portugal past the quarter-finals.

The 38-year-old continues to perform at a high level, tearing up the Saudi Pro League with 32 goals in 39 appearances for Al-Nassr, and he doesn't look like hitting the brakes anytime soon.

The footballing legend would be 40 at the upcoming World Cup, but you wouldn't put it past him to spearhead Portugal's attack in search of one last hurrah on the grandest stage.

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The Brazil national football team will host arch-rivals Argentina in their upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers clash at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The BRA vs ARG match will start at 6:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on Wednesday, November 22.

Under head coach Fernando Diniz, Brazil will look to return to winning ways after going down 1-2 to hosts Colombia in their previous FIFA World Cup qualifying game at the Estadio Metropolitano in Barranquilla.

Star forward Gabriel Martinelli gave Brazil an early lead in the fourth minute before Luis Díaz netted a brace in the second half to power Colombia to a stunning victory at home.

Fernando Diniz-led Brazil have been inconsistent in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers, having registered two wins, one draw and suffered two defeats.

With seven points from five games, Selecao are currently placed fifth in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Conmebol standings.

On the other hand, the Argentina national football team will look to bounce back after succumbing to their first defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in their last game. 

The reigning World Cup champions lost 0-2 to in-form Uruguay at the La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Ronald Araujo and Darwin Núñez scored a goal each to end Argentina’s four-match winning streak in the ongoing qualifiers.

Despite the defeat, Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina remain at the top of the World Cup Qualifiers Conmebol standings with 12 points from five matches, two points ahead of second-placed Uruguay.

Meanwhile, Brazil have suffered a massive blow as attacker Vinicius Junior will miss the Argentina game due to a hamstring injury.

Furthermore, the likes of Neymar, Casemiro, Richarlison, Ederson, Danilo and Eder Militao are also unavailable for the crucial clash.

For Argentina, right-back Gonzalo Montiel is doubtful as he is currently nursing a calf injury.

Brazil vs Argentina football head-to-head

Brazil have a superior head-to-head record against Argentina in international football. The five-time FIFA World Cup champions have won 46 of the 113 matches that they have played against each other so far. Argentina have registered 41 victories while 26 matches have ended in draws.

The last time these two sides met, Brazil and Argentina played a goalless draw in a FIFA World Cup qualifier clash at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario in Argentina in November 2021.

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The Brazil vs Argentina football rivalry is considered to be one of the greatest rivalries in international football.

Since their first meeting on September 20, 1914 which Selecao lost 0-3, Brazil and Argentina have squared off in 113 matches across all competitions.

The Argentina vs Brazil football rivalry is often referred to as the Battle of the Americas or the Superclásico de las Américas.

While Argentina dominated the rivalry during the early phase, Brazil later took command of the high-profile clash in the 1970s. Know Brazil vs Argentina head-to-head record in all competitions.

Brazil vs Argentina: Head-to-head record in all competitions

Brazil and Argentina have faced each other 113 times across all competitions in senior men’s international football. Brazil have registered 46 victories while Argentina have secured 41 wins. As many as 26 matches have ended in draws.

Matches	Brazil wins	Argentina wins	Draws
113	46	41	26

Brazil vs Argentina: Head-to-head record in FIFA World Cup

Brazil have a slight edge over Argentina in their FIFA World Cup meetings. Selecao have won two of the four matches that they have played against Argentina so far. La Albiceleste managed one victory while the other game ended in a draw.

Matches	Brazil wins	Argentina wins	Draws
4	2	1	1

Meanwhile, Brazil and Argentina are two of the most successful South American teams in FIFA World Cup history.

Brazil have won a record five FIFA World Cups, while Argentina have clinched it on three occasions.

Brazil vs Argentina: Head-to-head record in Copa America

Argentina have a superior head-to-head record against Brazil in Copa America history. Argentina have won 16 of the 34 matches that they have contested so far. Brazil have registered 10 victories while eight matches have ended in stalemates.

Additionally, Argentina are the most successful team in Copa America history with 15 titles, while Brazil have won it nine times.

Matches	Brazil wins	Argentina wins	Draws
34	10	16	8

Brazil vs Argentina: Most goals

Legendary Pele is the all-time top scorer in Brazil vs Argentina matches in senior men’s international football. The former Brazilian forward is the record holder with eight goals.

Brazil vs Argentina: Most appearances

Javier Zanetti holds the record for the most appearances in Brazil vs Argentina football games at senior level. The versatile Argentine footballer recorded 16 appearances in the Superclásico de las Américas.

Brazil vs Argentina: Largest victory

Argentina’s sensational 6-1 win over Brazil is the largest victory in this fixture. La Albiceleste registered a massive win in the Roca Cup in March 1940. For Brazil, their biggest win of 6-2 against Argentina came in an international friendly in December 1945. 

Brazil vs Argentina: Major Official Titles Comparison

Senior titles	Brazil	Argentina
FIFA World Cup	5	3
FIFA Confederations Cup	4	1
Copa América	9	15
Panamerican Championship	2	1
CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions	0	2

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