WEBDESK: Brazil’s national football team is preparing for an intense showdown in the upcoming Argentina vs Brazil match as part of the World Cup qualifiers. Coach Dorival Jr is determined to break Brazil’s six-year winless streak against their arch-rivals. The highly anticipated match will take place in Buenos Aires, where Brazil will challenge the reigning world and South American champions.
Dorival Jr sees this match as an opportunity to prove Brazil’s strength and regain dominance in South American football. He acknowledged that Brazilian football faces constant criticism but remains focused on working hard and achieving results. The last time the Brazilians won a Argentina vs Brazil game on Argentina’s home soil was in 2009, making this game a crucial moment for the team.
“We will face the reigning champions of the world and South America, the most successful team in the world in recent years and we will go out there to win, to play our best football and beat them at their ground,” Dorival told a press conference on Monday.
“I understand how football works and I embrace the challenge of being under pressure. I believe in hard work, dedication, respect and seriousness in what we do. I’ve been in charge of the national team for 15 games. You can put me accountable for my work in due time.”
Since their 2019 Copa America semi-final win, Brazil has struggled in Argentina vs Brazil encounters, losing three of their last four meetings. Dorival Jr, who took charge of the team in early 2024, has managed seven wins in 15 matches. Despite facing challenges, he remains confident that his squad can turn things around.
Currently, Brazil holds third place in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, behind Ecuador and Argentina. A win in this Argentina vs Brazil clash would boost their position and morale. The top six qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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