Matchday 6 of the South American 2026 World Cup Qualifiers will bring us a must-watch derby between two powerhouses. Brazil host Argentina at the iconic Maracana on Tuesday, November 21 in a must-win game for both lifelong rivals. Here, take a look at the confirmed lineups.
The Canarinha head back home following a painful loss in Colombia, who pulled off a massive comeback in Barranquilla. It was the second defeat in a row for Fernando Diniz‘s men, who had previously lost to Uruguay in October. Since they had drawn with Venezuela before that, the Selecao are now on a three-game winless streak.
La Albiceleste, meanwhile, also aim to get back to winning ways. Last time out, the reigning world champions were handed their first loss of the year by Uruguay. Lionel Messi and company had gotten used to winning, which is why they’ll visit Rio de Janeiro looking for all three points.
Brazil starting XI
Brazil were struck by injuries lately. Not only did Diniz have to deal with multiple absences heading into this window, but he also lost players during the week. Vinicius Junior, for instance, will be out for two months after picking up a hamstring injury in Colombia.
The Real Madrid star has unfortunately joined the likes of Neymar, Casemiro, Richarlison, and Danilo in the list of injured Brazilian players. Therefore, Diniz will have to rely on other names to try and take down the reigning world champs.
Brazil lineup: Alisson; Emerson, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Carlos Augusto; Bruno Giumaraes, Andre; Raphinha, Rodrygo, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli.
Argentina lineup
Lionel Scaloni will shake things up for this clash in the wake of his team’s recent loss. Nicolas Gonzalez, who started against Uruguay, will start on the bench to make room for Giovani Lo Celso.
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Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez again battled it out for a spot in the team, but the Manchester City star once again got the upper hand. Additionally, Marcos Acuña will replace Nicolas Tagliafico at left-back.
Argentina lineup: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Acuña; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Giovani Lo Celso; Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez.