Argentina vs Brasil: Who Needs Lionel Messi? Julian Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez Shine as Albiceleste Secure 2026 World Cup Spot

Julian Alvarez led the front line with brilliance and Enzo Fernandez controlled the game as Argentina secured a 4-1 victory over Brasil, concluding their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in impressive fashion. La Albiceleste had already secured their spot before the match began, but showed no signs of complacency, scoring three beautiful goals in the first half and finishing strong in the second to defeat their biggest rival at home.

Argentina, playing without Lionel Messi, started with a real attack. They scored just four minutes in, with Alvarez taking advantage of some rebounds before scoring through the goalkeeper's legs to take a 1-0 lead. They made it 2-0 less than ten minutes later, with Fernandez arriving at the back post to finish a cross from Nahuel Molina.

Brasil persisted, but Argentina responded again. Fernandez delivered a clever pass to Alexis Mac Allister, who finished the beautiful move with a lob over the goalkeeper. The Selecao made changes at halftime, but it didn't matter. Argentina fully controlled the second half and deservedly got their fourth goal from substitute Giuliano Simeone from a tight angle to cap off an impressive night.

GOAL rated the Argentina players from La Estadio Monumental, with Alvarez and Fernandez standing out as the stars of the show.