Argentina secured a historic 1-0 win over Brazil in their World Cup qualifier, marking Brazil's first-ever home qualifying defeat.
However, the match was marred by violence in the stands, causing a 30-minute delay. Fighting erupted between fans, and Brazilian police intervened, inciting further tension. Lionel Messi, captain of Argentina, pleaded for calm and led his team off the pitch for 10 minutes. Despite the chaos, Argentina emerged victorious, maintaining their lead in World Cup qualifying, while Brazil faces challenges, languishing in sixth place.
The match had an unexpected turn as Argentina's manager, Lionel Scaloni, cast doubt on his position, expressing the need to think about continuing due to the high expectations. In the lead-up to the game, much focus was on Messi's goal-scoring record against Brazil, but the star's pivotal role was that of a peacemaker during the pre-game disturbances.
Otamendi's goal secured Argentina's win, keeping them on track for early qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The victory added to Brazil's woes, now without a win in four matches under interim head coach Fernando Diniz. The game, though lacking early rhythm due to pre-game events, highlighted Argentina as the dominant force in CONMEBOL, underscoring their superiority over Brazil.
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