During the break, Brazil sought to get some grip by boosting its presence in the midfield with Joao Gomes and the substitution of Murillo and striker Rodrygo. But it was to no avail, with Giuliano Simeone scoring for Argentina in the 71st minute.

Following their narrow 1-0 win against Uruguay, Lionel Messi's Argentina could secure their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a result against Brazil, provided certain conditions are met.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed that Messi has been left out of the squad for the upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers agains