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One of footballs most storied rivalries is set to unfold in the latest chapter of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers as Argentina is all set to lock horns against Brazil. It is not just another football match as the two of the greatest of their era's are set to reunite once again on the field at the international stage.
Lionel Messi and Neymar reunion in Argentina vs Brazil clash
It will be a sight to behold as Lionel Messi and Neymar will fight it out against each other when Argentina takes on Brazil in the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The last time both of them met during an international match was way back in the 2021 Copa America final. That day, it was Messi's Argentina who walked away with a comprehensive 1-0 victory at Maracana.
Not just this, it was start of something beautiful in Messi's international career as it was his first trophy with the national squad. He later on went on to win the FIFA World Cup as well. Now, both the teams take the center stage once again as crucial World Cup qualification points are at stake.
Argentina are the defensing World Cup champions and even the Copa America champion. They are currently sitting at the top of the CONMEBOL standing with 25 points to their name. On the other hand, Brazil find themselves in a rather difficult spot as they are fifth in the standings with 18 points as this fixture is crucial for them in order to secure automatic qualification for the mega event.
Neymar returns after 1.5 years
Neymar's inclusion in the Brazil squad gives them a huge boost as the former has been sidelined from international duty since October 17, 2023, when he suffered a knee injury during their World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. His absence was felt on the pitch but after regaining full fitness with his boyhood club Santos, he is back in the mix.
Dorival Junior, Brazil's head coach surprised many with the inclusion of Neymar in the squad against qualifiers with Colombia and Argentina. Since regaining full fitness, Neymar has scored three goals and has three assists in the seven matches he has played for Santos. His recent performances was enough to prove that he is fit to perform at the elite level.
Lionel Scaloni's Argentina squad remains a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the South American football. The defending World Cup champions have been consistent in their performances with Messi leading the charge despite his recent injury concerns. He recently missed matches for Inter Miami but is considered to be fully fit to feature against Uruguay and Brazil.
Scaloni has gone with the major chunk of the 2022 World Cup squad with youngsters coming in such as Claudio Echeverri and Maximo Perrone. The success for Argentina has been possible because of their combination of youth and experience.
When will Argentina vs Brazil CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifier take place?
The rich footballing history both the teams share and the fierce rivalry between them makes this contest a no miss for the football fans. Both the teams have a combined eight World Cup titles amongst them, with Brazil having five and leaving the rest three with Argentina. The Argentina vs Brazil CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifier will take place on March 25, a date all the hardcore football fans will remember.
