The next obstacle standing between Brazil and their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is none other than Argentina.
Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers might have started out rocky, but the Seleção turned things around at the end of last year. Dorival Junior's squad suffered just one defeat in six matches and started 2025 with a thrilling 2–1 victory over Colombia.
Now, Brazil are headed to Buenos Aires to take on the 2022 FIFA World Cup winners. Argentina remain atop the CONMEBOL standings with 28 points even though their captain Lionel Messi is unavailable due to injury. Brazil remain third in the standings, but could take a massive leap if they collect all three points against Lionel Scaloni's team.
Brazil will have to manage without the injured Neymar, who pulled out of the squad right before the March international break. They will also be without Alisson and Gerson; both players were forced off the pitch against Colombia due to injury. Gabriel and Bruno Guimarães will also miss the all-important match as they serve a one-math suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Here's what Brazil's lineup could look like against Argentina on Tuesday, Mar. 25.






