Tue Mar 25 19:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Argentina Faces Brazil in Crucial World Cup Qualifier Without Messi

**Buenos Aires, Argentina** – A highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals Argentina and Brazil will take place this Wednesday, March 26th, at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, kicking off at 5:30 AM IST. The match, a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, sees the top-ranked Argentina (28 points) hosting third-placed Brazil (21 points). A draw would be enough to secure Argentina’s place in the top six of the CONMEBOL standings, guaranteeing direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, to be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

This will be the 115th meeting between the two football giants, with Brazil holding a slight edge in head-to-head wins (46 to Argentina’s 42). However, this match will be notable for the absence of several key players. Argentina will be without superstar Lionel Messi, while Brazil will be missing Neymar and Gabriel Jesus.

Adding fuel to the fire, Brazilian winger Raphinha declared in an interview with Romario that Brazil aims to dominate Argentina both on and off the field. “We’ll beat them up… Absolutely! Beat them up! On the pitch and off the pitch if we have to,” he stated.

While there will be no traditional live broadcast, fans can stream the match live via the Fancode app and website. The match promises to be a fiercely contested encounter with significant implications for both teams’ World Cup aspirations.

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