Both sides are heading into the match on the back of defeats on Thursday, with the hosts losing 2-1 away to Colombia, while La Albiceleste were beaten 2-0 by Uruguay.
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Brazil will play host to Argentina in a much awaited FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at Maracana on Tuesday night. Both sides are heading into the match on the back of defeats on Thursday, with the hosts losing 2-1 away to Colombia, while La Albiceleste were beaten 2-0 by Uruguay. Selecao Canarinha are currently occupying fifth spot in the table, having collected seven points from five games, while the visitors are sitting at the summit, with 12 points to their name from five matches.
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⚽️ #Brasil 🇧🇷 – @Argentina 🇦🇷
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— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) November 21, 2023
Brazil have struggled to get going in the World Cup qualifiers so far, recording two wins, one draw and two defeats from five outings so far. Since edging past Peru 1-0 on September 12, the Green and Yellow have gone on a three match winless run against the likes of Venezuela (1-1), Uruguay (2-0 ) and Colombia (2-1). Fernando Diniz’s side lost out to Los Cafeteros last time out despite taking the lead through Gabriel Martinneli’s fourth-minute opener. Luis Diaz’s second-half brace handed a second successive defeat to Brazil. This is the Green and Yellow’s final match of the year, and it is the perfect chance for them to raise the confidence of their fanatic supporters.
Argentina, on the other hand, lost out to Uruguay on Thursday courtesy of two unanswered goals from Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez. The result ended their 14-game unbeaten run across all competitions. Nevertheless, the reigning world champions are sitting at the top of the ten-team table, two points clear of the chasing pack. Since the penalty shootout victory over France in the World Cup final in December last year, Lionel Scaloni’s side recorded eight successive clean sheets in all competitions. Moreover the White and Sky Blues have won two and drawn one of their last three internationals against arch rivals Brazil, including a famous 1-0 success in the final of the Copa America in July 2021.
Brazil probable starting lineup: Alisson, Emerson, Marquinhos, Magalhaes, Lodi, Guimaraes, Andre, Luiz, Rodrygo, Martinelli, Raphinha
Argentina probable starting lineup: E Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico, De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Messi, L Martinez, Alvarez
Brazil
| Opponents | Score |
| Colombia | 2-1 (L) |
| Uruguay | 2-0 (L) |
| Venezuela | 1-1 (D) |
| Peru | 0-1 (W) |
| Bolivia | 5-1 (W) |
Argentina
| Opponents | Score |
| Uruguay | 0-2 (L) |
| Peru | 0-2 (W) |
| Paraguay | 1-0 (W) |
| Bolivia | 0-3 (W) |
| Ecuador | 1-0 (W) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Argentina draw Brazil | 0-0 |
| Argentina beat Brazil | 1-0 |
| Argentina beat Brazil | 0-1 |
| Brazil beat Argentina | 2-0 |
| Brazil beat Argentina | 1-0 |
The FIFA World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina will take place at Maracana on Wednesday at 6:oo am IST.
| Brazil vs Argentina | Key Details |
| Date | November 21 (Brazil) |
| Venue | Maracana |
| Kickoff time in Brazil | 9:30 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in Argentina | 9:30 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 6:00 am (Wednesday) |
Football fans in Argentina can catch the live action via TYC Sports network and Television Publica. Meanwhile, those in Brazil can watch the match on NOW NET e Claro, Canais Globo, DirecTV GO and Sport TV.
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