The reigning world champions delivered a masterclass performance at Estadio Monumental, thrashing arch-rivals Brazil 4-1 to conclude their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in spectacular fashion. Despite having already secured qualification and missing captain Lionel Messi, Argentina showcased their depth and attacking prowess against the struggling Seleção.

World Cup 2026 qualification

Argentina - Brazil - 4:1

Goals: Alvarez, 4, Fernades, 12, Macallister, 31, Simeone, 71 - Cunha, 26

Argentina: Martinez - Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico (Medina 76) - Paredes (Palacios 82), Macallister (Paz 76) - De Paul, Almada (Simeone 68) - Alvarez, Hernendez (Correa 82)

Brazil: Bento - Wesley, Marquinhos, Murillo (Leo Ortiz 46), Arana - Andre (Ederson 84), Joelinton (Joao Gomes 46) - Rafinha, Cunha (Savinho 69), Rodrigo (Endric 46) - Vinicius