No chance of a final clash: when could a South American derby happen? | OneFootball

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

Given how the World Cup bracket turned out, Argentina and Brazil could face each other in a hypothetical semifinal of the 2026 World Cup if both teams 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 it to secure first place in its group. As a result, its first Round of 32 matchup will be against the team that finishes second in Group H, which could be any of the teams in that group.

Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti’s side finished with seven points in its group after drawing 1-1 with Morocco in its opener and beating Haiti and Scotland 3-0. Although they ended level on points with the Africans, the number of goals scored worked in their favor, as they posted +6 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, as Tunisia have been eliminated.

Round of 32 bracket.

Argentina national team vs. Brazil head-to-head record

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