Athletistic/Football. On the night of November 22 in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), the match of the 6th round of South American qualifications for the 2026 World Cup between the national teams of Brazil and Argentina took place on the field of the legendary Maracanã stadium. The match ended with Albiceleste winning 1:0.
The only goal was scored in the 63rd minute by reigning world champion Nicolas Otamendi.
It should be noted that the Brazilians finished the match in the minority. In the 82nd minute, striker Joelinton received a straight red card.
Interestingly, the start of the match between the teams was marked by a fight between fans and the police. Even Argentine footballers intervened in the conflict, and the captain of the reigning world champions, Lionel Messi, then took the entire team from the field to a room under the stands.
The Argentina national team has scored 15 points in six matches and is in first place in the 2026 World Cup qualifying table in the CONMEBOL zone. Brazil is in sixth place with 7 points.
Source: Sport
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