Now comes the direct encounter: Argentina and Brazil fail in World Cup qualifying

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Argentina has to admit defeat for the first time in the South American qualification for the 2026 World Cup final. The world champion with superstar Lionel Messi lost the home match against Uruguay after four victories with 0-2. Ronald Araujo (40th) of FC Barcelona scored the goals for the guests shortly before half time and Liverpool striker Darwin Nuñez (86th) shortly before the end.

Not only is this the first defeat for the Albiceleste’s impeccable record to date, they have also conceded their first goals in current World Cup qualifying. Argentina previously won fourteen games in a row at the World Cup in Qatar, after losing to Saudi Arabia at the start.

Brazil slides off the table

But not only the world champion, but also the record world champion makes a mistake. Brazil remains without a win for the third time in a row after a 2-1 defeat in Colombia. Luis Diaz, who looks back on a turbulent time, will be the match winner for Colombia.

Two days after the Liverpool striker met his father again following his kidnapping, he scored two goals. Diaz scored twice with his head within four minutes in the final fifteen minutes, turning the deficit to 0-1.

Despite the first defeat, Argentina remains at the top of the rankings, now followed by Uruguay. Colombia moves up to third place thanks to the victory. Before next Tuesday’s top match against Argentina, Brazil dropped to 5th place behind Venezuela. (SDA)

Source : Blick