Argentina, Brazil
25 March 2025

Argentina stunned Brazil 4-1 in a fiery South American World Cup qualifier, asserting dominance and piling pressure on Brazil’s manager Dorival Jr.
Julián Álvarez scored just four minutes in, sparking a ruthless Argentine display that exposed Brazil’s defensive cracks. Thiago Almada assisted the opener, and Argentina never looked back, producing a performance that left the home crowd silent. Álvarez called it a “historic result” as Argentina coasted to qualification for the 2026 World Cup.