Brazil – Argentina: obligatory reaction for the Seleçao! Time, TV channel, lineups… Match information

Brazil, private; of several major players, welcomes Argentina to the Maracana in a decisive match for qualification for the 2026 World Cup. All the information from the match.

Brazil welcomes Argentina to the Maracana Stadium in Rio for a gala match. Beyond of the prestige of the poster, the sporting stakes are major, with the qualification for the title in mind. the 2026 World Cup, in qualifiers where Brazil is in difficulty. The Seleção remains on two consecutive defeats, in Uruguay (2-0) in October and in Colombia (2-1) last Thursday, and will not really have the right to win. the error in front of his audience. The Argentinians, reigning world champions, sit at the top of the standings with 12 points, despite being defeated by the Argentines. their defeat at the same time home Friday, against a decidedly formidable Uruguay since Marcelo Bielsa took office (0-2).

Seven points in five matches, two victories for as many defeats and a draw: that's it! Brazil’s poor record in these first matches of the qualifiers at home the 2026 World Cup. Fortunately, with the transition to the 2026 World Cup. 48 teams at the World Cup, these qualifying phases are more generous than in previous editions: six South American nations out of ten will qualify directly, compared to four previously. Still, Brazil, fifth, could slip outside of these six qualifying places in the event of a defeat this evening, and lose the little certainty that remains to be had. the Auriverde selection.

Cascade of injuries for Brazil

The Seleçao deplores several important packages before this meeting. Neymar is obviously absent, after his cruciate ligament rupture. anterior and meniscus injury to the left knee suffered against Uruguay on October 17. Vinicius Jr, affected; à the thigh, is also forfeited for this match. The starting goalkeeper, Ederson, is also absent, as are Casemiro, Paqueta, Richarlison and Militao. Few absent, however, on the other hand. Argentinian.

Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal and Seleção striker, has spoken about on the shock to come: "We know the importance of this match, which everyone has always dreamed of. to argue, and even more so at the Maracana. We talked about it with Diniz: the match has to happen quickly, because it's a match that you have to want to play, give the best of yourself and win. This is a very important meeting for this process."

Àwhat time does Brazil – Argentina start?

The start of the Brazil-Argentina match will be given at this Wednesday, November 22 at 1:30 a.m. (French time), at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

On which channel to watch Brazil – Argentina?

The Brazil match sil-Argentina will be at follow on live on La Chaîne L'Equipe.

What are the compositions of Brazil and Argentina?

The official compositions have not yet been released. announced, here are the probable compositions:

• Brazil: Alisson – Emerson, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Lodi – Raphinha, Guimarães, André, Martinelli – Rodrygo, Joao Pedro.
• Argentina: Martinez – Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuña – De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez –  Messi, Alvarez, Gonzalez.