Argentina and Brazil clash in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier today at Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires.

Match Details & Time Zones

  • Local Time (Buenos Aires, Argentina): 9:00 PM

  • GMT (UTC): 12:00 AM (March 26)

  • New York (ET): 8:00 PM

  • London (BST): 1:00 AM (March 26)

  • Dubai (GST): 4:00 AM (March 26)

  • Jeddah (AST): 3:00 AM (March 26)

  • Pakistan (PKT): 5:00 AM (March 26)

  • India (IST): 5:30 AM (March 26)


Weather & Match Importance

  • Clear skies, 18°C (64°F).

  • Argentina tops CONMEBOL standings and needs one point to qualify.

  • Brazil (third place) must win to strengthen its World Cup chances.


Team News & Key Absences









Argentina:

  • Lionel Messi (groin injury), Lisandro Martínez, Lautaro Martínez, Paulo Dybala are ruled out.

  • Nicolás González (suspended) will also miss the game.

  • Julián Álvarez and Alexis Mac Allister are set to lead the attack.

Brazil:

  • Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, and Alisson Becker are injured.

  • Gabriel and Bruno Guimarães are suspended.

  • Vinícius Júnior is Brazil’s main attacking threat.

Expected Lineups

Argentina (4-2-3-1): Martínez – Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico – De Paul, Mac Allister – Simeone, Fernández, Almada – Álvarez.

Brazil (4-2-3-1): Bento – Danilo, Marquinhos, Militão, Lodi – André, Joelinton – Raphinha, Paquetá, Vinícius – Richarlison.


Prediction

Without Messi, Argentina still has the home advantage. However, Brazil’s attack is strong. Expect a 1-1 draw or a narrow Argentina win.

Where to Watch

  • UK: Premier Sports 1

  • US: fuboTV, Telemundo, ViX, UNIVERSO

  • India/Pakistan: Sony Sports Network, JioCinema

A footballing classic awaits!