Argentina vs Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

The Argentine national football team is set to host the Brazil national football team on matchday 14 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL qualifiers. 

Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible starting lineups, and Fantasy XI Prediction of the Argentina vs Brazil match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers at Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires.

Team News:

We have a 𝐂𝐥𝐚́𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐨 on our minds 🧠⏳ pic.twitter.com/MYkg5WWWux

— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) March 23, 2025

Argentina:

Argentina will be at their home this time around. They defeated Brazil in their last meeting, and even though it was an away fixture, Lionel Scaloni's managed side secured a win in a close contest. The Argentine squad also secured a win in their previous match against Uruguay. Lionel Scaloni's managed side is at the top of the table, having won nine of their thirteen matches.

Brazil:

Brazil is not in the best forms but are slowly gaining the momentum. They faced Colombia in their last world cup qualifier match and came out on top after Vinicius Junior's late winner. Dorival Junior's lads are in a good form and currently undefeated in the last few matches. Dorival Junior's managed side jumped up to the third spot with a win in their previous counter.

Kick-Off:

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Stadium: Mas Monumental

Date: Wednesday, 26 March

Kick-Off time: 5:30 am IST

Recent Form:

Argentina:

• Uruguay 0-1 Argentina (Away, World Cup qualifiers)
• Argentina 1-0 Peru (Home, World Cup Qualifiers)
• Paraguay 2-1 Argentina (Away, World Cup Qualifiers)
• Argentina 6-0 Bolivia (Home, World Cup Qualifiers)
• Venezuela 1-1 Argentina (Away, World Cup Qualifiers)

Brazil:

• Chile 1-2 Brazil (Away, World Cup qualifiers)
• Brazil 4-0 Peru (Home, World Cup qualifiers)
• Venezuela 1-1 Brazil (Away, World Cup qualifiers)
• Brazil 1-1 Uruguay (Home, World Cup qualifiers)
• Brazil 2-1 Colombia (Home, World Cup qualifiers)

Head-to-head stats:

Total Matches: 16

Brazil won: 7

Argentina won: 6

Draw: 3

Injury Updates:

• Lautaro Martinez will not be a part of Argentina's squad as he is injured.
• Alisson Becker is injured and will not be in action for Brazil.

Predicted Lineup:

Argentina:

Emi Martinez (GK), Nahuel Molina, Christian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Leonardo Pardes, Alexis Mac Allister, Guiliano Simeone, Enzo Fernandez, Angel Correra, Julian Alvarez.

Brazil:

Bento (GK), Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhes, Guilherme Arana, Rodrygo, Joelinton, Endrick, Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, Matheus Cunha.

Fantasy XI:

Emi Martinez (GK), Nahuel Molina, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhes, Nicolas Otamendi, Alexis Mac Allister, Guiliano Simeone, Enzo Fernandez, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior.

Broadcasting Details

India: Fancode

UK: Premier Sports

US: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World football

Prediction: 

Argentina 1-3 Brazil