No final clash: when would there be a South American derby? | OneFootball

Argentina and Brazil secured first place and qualified for the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. La Albiceleste achieved it after winning their first two matches in Group J, while la Canarinha sealed top spot in Group C on the final matchday by thrashing Scotland. As a result, they could face each other in the knockout stage.

Based on how the World Cup bracket stands, Argentina and Brazil could meet in a hypothetical semifinal of the 2026 World Cup if both sides get through the first three knockout rounds: the Round of 32, Round of 16, and quarterfinals.

Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 and Austria 2-0, which allowed them to lock up first place in their group. As a result, their first Round of 32 matchup will be against the team that finishes second in Group H, which could be any of the teams in it.

Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti’s side finished with seven points in their group after drawing 1-1 with Morocco in their opener and then beating Haiti and Scotland 3-0. Although they finished level on points with the Africans, the number of goals scored worked in their favor, as they posted a +6 goal difference compared to Morocco’s +3. In the next round, the Seleção will face the runner-up from Group F, which could be the Netherlands, Sweden, or Japan, since Tunisia have been eliminated.

Round of 32 bracket.

Argentina vs. Brazil head-to-head record

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