Buenos Aires, March 26 -- Holders Argentina secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 victory over Brazil in Tuesday's Superclasico at the Estadio Monumental.
Even before kick-off, Lionel Scaloni's men had already booked their ticket to the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, following Bolivia's goalless draw with Uruguay. The result ensured Argentina a top-six finish in the South American qualifiers, where six teams earn direct berths.
Julian Alvarez set the tone for the hosts in the fourth minute, opening the scoring to ignite celebrations among the home spectators. Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giuliano Simeone added to the tally, further cementing Argentina's dominance over their ar...