Argentina’s national football team secured their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a decisive 4-1 victory over Brazil in Buenos Aires on March 25, 2025. This win made Argentina the first South American team to qualify for the tournament. The goals for Argentina were scored by Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giuliano Simeone.
The match was particularly significant as it highlighted Argentina’s dominance even in the absence of key players like Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez. Brazil’s sole goal came from Matheus Cunha, capitalizing on a defensive error. This result intensified scrutiny on Brazil’s manager, Dorival Júnior, amid concerns over the team’s performance.