Argentina and Brazil face each other for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Buenos Aires. However, Lionel Messi won't be part of the action at Estadio Monumental. Argentina host Brazil at Estadio Monumental for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in one highly anticipated South American derby.

Argentina close out their March international break with a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Brazil. La Albiceleste faced a tough camp given their opponents and the injuries to Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi.

That expanded field means Argentina is already well on its way to a World Cup return, but the table is tightening up. Brazil have recovered after a slow start, while Colombia and Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay are dangerous but have had hiccups and Bolivia had won three in a row to thicken the plot in the race for the final