Argentina beat Brazil in 2026 World Cup qualifying match after fan brawl
The Argentina national team defeated the Brazilian team in a qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. This was reported by a Lenta.ru correspondent.
The meeting took place in Rio de Janeiro and ended with a score of 1:0. The only goal was scored by defender Nicolas Otamendi.
The match started with a half-hour delay due to a mass brawl in the stands. Brazilian fans booed the Argentine anthem, after which a brawl broke out. The police tried to break up the conflict, using batons and detaining fans.
The Argentina national team players watched what was happening near the stands. After some time, captain Lionel Messi led the team off the field. The match began after the situation in the stands had normalized.
The Argentina national team with 15 points maintains first place in the standings of the South American qualifying zone. Brazil has seven points and is in sixth place.
Source: Lenta
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