The match between Argentina and Brazil on March 25, 2025, is highly anticipated as both teams vie for a crucial spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The match will take place at the Mas Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, where Argentina enjoys a notable home advantage. Despite being without key players such as Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez due to injuries, Argentina remains favored due to their recent form and position at the top of the Conmebol group . Conversely, Brazil's impressive attacking lineup featuring Raphinha and Vinicius poses a formidable challenge, particularly given that they are currently unbeaten in their last five matches .
It was hoped that this match would pit Lionel Messi and Neymar against one another for the first time since the 2019 Copa America final, but that notion was scuttled when both aging superstars were forced to pull out of the squads with minor injuries.
Argentina have led the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings the whole way so far, sitting top of the table with a six-point lead through 13 games. Brazil have floundered for much of qualifying, but a last-gasp win over Colombia a few days prior moved them up to third in the standings, just one point back of second-place Ecuador.
Argentina possible starting lineup: Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister; Simeone, Fernandez, Almada; Alvarez
Brazil possible starting lineup: Bento; Vanderson, Marquinhos, Ortiz, Arana; Joelinton, Andre, Rodrygo, Raphinha, Vinicius; Pedro
For viewers interested in following the game live, it will be broadcasted in Spanish on Telemundo; however, specific details regarding free online live streaming options have not been disclosed . The predicted lineups indicate that Argentina may adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation despite several absences. On the other hand, Brazil will also be missing key players like Neymar and Ederson due to injuries . As both teams prepare for this pivotal encounter, fans can expect an intense battle reflecting their historical rivalry.
It always seems strange that the World Cup holders should have to begin their defence in the qualifying rounds. Argentina are six points clear at the top of the table and not since 1970 have they failed to quallfy for the finals. They are also the current Copa America champions but are without the injured Lionel Messi for these latest World Cup matches.
Brazil still have a little bit of work to do to ensure their qualification for the finals. They trail Argentina by seven points but are eight clear of seventh place with the top six automatically qualifying for the finals. How the Green-yellow would love to win this match.
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