Argentina, the reigning world champion, secured a historic 4-1 win over Brazil in the 14th round of the World Cup qualifiers. This marked the first time Argentina defeated Brazil by three or more goals in 62 years. Their last similar win came in March 1963 when they beat Brazil 3-0 in the South American Championship group stage.
Despite already securing a spot in the 2026 World Cup earlier in the day after Uruguay’s draw with Bolivia, Argentina showed no signs of slowing down in the Superclasico de las Americas. Julian Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez scored within the first 12 minutes, giving Lionel Scaloni’s side a commanding lead.
Brazil coach Dorival Junior has been trying to stabilize his team, and despite a recent 2-1 win over Colombia, Brazil was outclassed by Argentina. Defensive lapses, combined with Argentina’s smooth passing and dominance, allowed left-back Nicolas Tagliafico to provide an assist as Argentina maintained control throughout the match.
Each of Argentina’s four goals came from different players, highlighting their attacking depth. Brazil struggled to keep pace with the reigning champions, who exposed defensive weaknesses repeatedly. This impressive victory reinforces Argentina’s position as one of the top teams in world football.
