Argentina vs. Brazil: confirmed range for World Cup qualifiers without Lionel Messi and Neymar

With its place in 2026 World Cup secured, Argentina is set to be worth Brazil In the next Conmebol qualification. Buses Lionel Scaloni and Dorival junior will look to lead their respective teams to victory in this long -awaited collision, Despite the absence of both Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Argentina dressed her 2026 World Cup qualification before this crucial match after Bolivia failed to secure a victory against Uruguay. As a result Albicelesten It is not possible to release the seventh position that would lead to the playoffs and secure their place five matches before the final end.

Before the international break, Much of the excitement around this match was focused on the potential Messi-News-Showdown. However, both football legends were due to injuries to the last minute. Despite their absence, the expectation of an entertaining game remains high.

This will be the first meeting between coaches Staircase and Dorival juniorwhich was appointed in January 2024 but has not yet met Argentina. With both teams coming of victories – Argentina’s victory over Uruguay and BrazilTriumph against Colombia – Sscaloni shared its expectations of the game:

“We expect a match similar to that against Uruguay. Brazil has the potential to dominate you because it is one of the greatest national teams in the worldBut we will be prepared for the phases of the game where they dominate us, and very attentive to their counter -attacks when we dominate“Sa Scaloni said at Monday’s press conference.

Last time Argentina defeated Brazil at Hemmamarken was in June 2005, during the qualified campaign for the 2006 World Cup. Argentina won 3-1 that night, but since then they have not been able to beat Brazil at home in two decades. This time Scaloni’s side will be keen to break the prolonged streak.

Confirmed starting lineups for Argentina and Brazil

Argentina’s confirmed range (4-5-1): Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico; Rodrigo de Paul, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allists, Thiago Almada; Julian Alvarez.

Brazil’s confirmed range (4-2-3-1): Benedict; Wesley, Marquinhos, Murillo, Guilherme Arana; André, Joelinton, Rodrygo; Raphinha, Vinicius junior; Matheus Cunha.