Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires plays host to one of the biggest games in world football as both South American giants continue on the road to next summer’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
It is their first meeting since November 2023, when Nicolas Otamendi’s second-half header secured a famous 1-0 win for Argentina at the Maracana and condemned Brazil to their first-ever home loss in World Cup qualification. The match was delayed by 30 minutes due to crowd trouble as police and fans clashed in regrettable scenes in Rio de Janeiro.
Argentina are without legendary captain Lionel Messi this evening as they look for the result that would guarantee their spot at the World Cup as holders with four games to spare, with a number of key injury absentees and suspensions on both sides. A recent fitness setback denied Neymar his first Selecao return for 17 months.
There is little real jeopardy to this match in terms of overall qualification with neither side in any danger at all of missing out on the tournament despite Brazil sitting seven points behind their opponents down in third, though it should still prove an occasion to remember with ultimate bragging rights on the line between two of the sport’s biggest arch-rivals.
How to watch Argentina vs Brazil
TV channel: Argentina vs Brazil will be broadcast live in the UK on Premier Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 11:55pm GMT on Tuesday night ahead of kick-off at midnight.
Live stream: Those with a Premier Sports subscription can also watch the match live online via their app and website.
