Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, after kick-off was delayed due to crowd trouble before the match.
Veteran defender Nicolas Otamendi’s 63rd-minute header ensured Argentina’s victory as the world champions bounced back from last week’s defeat to Uruguay to beat their arch South American rivals.
The victory at Rio’s iconic Maracana stadium moved Argentina to the top of the South American qualifying standings with 15 points from six matches.