
South American World Cup qualifiers ushered in a focus of the showdown, Argentina to host the old rival Brazil. This match is not only the head-on confrontation of two football teams, but also the key battle for the 2026 World Cup qualification situation. Although Brazil have been underdogs in recent matches with Argentina, the Selecao are expected to take advantage of Argentina's lack of major general in the front line and snatch points away from home. Argentina is currently ranked first in the world, the world South American pre-13 games 9 wins, 1 draw 3 losses, 28 points temporarily listed first, ahead of Ecuador behind 6 points, this game only undefeated can advance to 4 rounds. The team has been in excellent condition recently, winning 7 games in the past 8 home World preliminary matches and all zero opponents, scoring 10 goals and only losing 2 goals, and the home combat ability is excellent. In the last two games, the Argentina team has won two consecutive victories against Peru and Uruguay, and the morale is high. However, the team now faces a serious personnel crisis. In the absence of Messi, Lautaro, Dybala, Gonzalez and because of the red card suspension, which makes the team's offensive firepower will be greatly reduced, the overall strength will be not a small impact. From the record of the two teams in recent years, the Argentina team has the upper hand, and the unbeaten record of 3 wins and 1 draw has been achieved in the last four exchanges, and the psychological level is superior.
In contrast, Brazil, after 13 rounds of matches, has achieved a record of 6 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, and accumulated 21 points to rank third in the group, with a 7-point gap with Argentina. The team did not perform well in the opening stage of the World Cup and even suffered consecutive defeats. Fortunately, they adjust their status in time, and are currently unbeaten in 5 consecutive games in South America, and the state is gradually returning to the right track. However, Brazil is also suffering from injuries, the main striker Neymar due to injury missed the national team squad. First-team goalkeeper Alisson and midfielder Gersson were injured in the previous round against Colombia and withdrew early, and defender Gabriel and midfielder Guimaraes were also suspended for accumulating yellow cards. But the team can only urgently recruit new players to join the team, such a large-scale personnel change, the stability is bound to affect no small. However, Rafinha and Vinicius are hot up front. At the end of the last round of the game, the two of them cooperated to complete the game to help the team win, and this game they will be an important rely on the team's front line.