Match report

Argentina Stuns Brazil 4-1 in World Cup Qualification South America

Argentina

4–1

Brazil

Mar 26, 2025

Argentina

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Match

Mar 26, 2025 · FT

Brazil

Away

In a sensational performance, Argentina stunned Brazil 4-1 in the World Cup Qualification South America. J. Álvarez and E. Fernandez scored early goals for Argentina, followed by a goal from M. Cunha for Brazil. Argentina’s A. Mac Allister and G. Simeone added further goals to secure the win. The match saw multiple substitutions and yellow cards, but the game was ultimately dominated by the Argentine side.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Argentina 4 - 1 Brazil
• Goals: J. Álvarez (4'), E. Fernandez (12'), A. Mac Allister (37'), G. Simeone (71')
• Goal for Brazil: M. Cunha (26')
• Yellow Cards: Murillo, Raphinha (Brazil), T. Almada, Nicolás Otamendi, Leandro Paredes (Argentina)

Lineups

Argentina

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

23 E. Martinez (G)
16 N. Molina (D)
13 C. Romero (D)
19 N. Otamendi (D)
3 N. Tagliafico (D)
5 L. Paredes (M)
7 R. de Paul (M)
20 A. Mac Allister (M)
11 T. Almada (M)
8 E. Fernandez (F)
9 J. Alvarez (F)

Substitutes

18 N. Paz
6 G. Pezzella
17 G. Simeone
12 G. Rulli
2 J. Foyth
10 A. Correa
1 W. Benitez
14 E. Palacios
15 F. Medina
21 B. Dominguez
22 M. Perrone
4 L. Balerdi

Brazil

Starting XI

12 Bento (G)
13 Wesley Franca (D)
4 Marquinhos (D)
14 Murillo (D)
6 Guilherme Arana (D)
18 Andre (M)
17 Joelinton (M)
11 Raphinha (M)
21 M. Cunha (M)
10 Rodrygo (M)
7 Vinicius Junior (F)

Substitutes

1 Weverton
23 Lucas Perri
2 Vanderson
3 L. Beraldo
5 Joao Gomes
8 Ederson
9 Joao Pedro
15 Leo Ortiz
16 Alex Sandro
19 Endrick
20 Savinho
22 Estêvão

Timeline

4' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal

J. Álvarez
12' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal

E. Fernandez
26' Brazil Goal · Normal Goal

M. Cunha
28' Brazil Card · Yellow Card

Murillo

Foul
37' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal

A. Mac Allister · Assist: E. Fernandez
40' Brazil Card · Yellow Card

Raphinha

Argument
41' Argentina Card · Yellow Card

T. Almada

Foul
46' Brazil subst · Substitution 1

Off: Joelinton · On: João Gomes
46' Brazil subst · Substitution 2

Off: Murillo · On: Léo Ortiz
46' Brazil subst · Substitution 3

Off: Rodrygo · On: Endrick
68' Argentina subst · Substitution 1

Off: T. Almada · On: G. Simeone
69' Argentina Card · Yellow Card

Nicolás Otamendi

Foul
69' Brazil subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Cunha · On: Savinho
71' Brazil Card · Yellow Card

Andre

Foul
71' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal

G. Simeone · Assist: N. Tagliafico
74' Argentina Card · Yellow Card

Leandro Paredes

Foul
76' Argentina subst · Substitution 2

Off: A. Mac Allister · On: Nico Paz
76' Argentina subst · Substitution 3

Off: N. Tagliafico · On: Facundo Medina
79' Brazil Card · Yellow Card

Léo Ortiz

Foul
82' Argentina subst · Substitution 4

Off: J. Álvarez · On: Á. Correa
82' Argentina subst · Substitution 5

Off: Leandro Paredes · On: E. Palacios
84' Brazil subst · Substitution 5

Off: Andre · On: Éderson
87' Brazil Card · Yellow Card

Endrick

Foul
90'+1 Argentina Card · Yellow Card

E. Fernandez

Foul

Match Stats

Stat	Argentina	Brazil
Fouls	12	19
Pass Accuracy	90%	88%
Offsides	—	—
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	12	3
Corners	6	0
Total Passes	527	426
Yellow Cards	5	5
Blocked Shots	0	1
Shots on Target	7	1
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	5	1
Possession	56%	44%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	475	373
Shots Inside Box	7	0
Saves	0	3
Shots Outside Box	5	3

Key Match Notes

▸ Argentina's early goals by J. Álvarez and E. Fernandez in the 4th and 12th minutes set the tone for the match.
▸ A. Mac Allister's goal in the 37th minute extended Argentina's lead to 3-1, solidifying their dominance.
▸ G. Simeone's goal in the 71st minute ensured Argentina's victory, despite Brazil's efforts to come back.