The upcoming World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Brazil is scheduled for March 26, 2025, at Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Team News:
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Argentina:
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Lionel Messi has been ruled out due to a low-grade adductor muscle injury sustained while playing for Inter Miami.
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Paulo Dybala, Alejandro Garnacho, Enzo Barrenechea, Gio Lo Celso, and Gonzalo Montiel are also unavailable because of injuries.
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Brazil:
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Neymar will miss the match due to a muscle injury, preventing his anticipated return to the national team
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Endrick, an 18-year-old forward, has been called up as a replacement.
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Match Details:
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Date & Time: March 26, 2025, at 01:00 UTC (9:00 PM EDT on March 25).
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Venue: Estadio Mâs Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Viewing Information:
Broadcast details will be available closer to the match date. Major sports networks like ESPN and FOX Sports typically cover these high-profile matches.
Recent Head-to-Head:
In their most recent encounter on November 21, 2023, Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier at Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium, with Nicolás Otamendi scoring the decisive goal.
Additional Notes:
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Both teams lead the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings, making this match crucial for their qualification campaigns.
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The absence of key players like Messi and Neymar adds an unexpected twist to this highly anticipated fixture.
