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First Argentina-Brazil clash without Messi likely in March 2027
Published : Saturday, 14 November, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Argentina and Brazil could face off in their first post-Lionel Messi friendly match during the March 2027 FIFA international window, marking their first non-competitive meeting since November 2019.
According to Argentine outlet TyC Sports, a potential postponement of the 2030 South American World Cup qualifiers has opened the door for the two rivals to arrange a high-profile friendly. Both football federations are eager to stage the clash to secure top-tier preparation ahead of the qualifiers and the 2028 Copa America in the United States. The two sides last met in a friendly on November 15, 2019, in Saudi Arabia, where Messi scored the lone goal in a 1-0 victory that sparked an unbeaten Argentine streak of three wins and a draw against Brazil.
Argentina recently played their first test following Messi's retirement, suffering a 2-1 defeat against Uruguay at La Bombonera. Acknowledging the challenge of rebuilding the squad without their former captain, head coach Lionel Scaloni urged patience for his young players, stating they cannot be expected to carry the team immediately against tough opponents.
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