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The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia will host a match between Argentina and Brazil, famously known as SuperClasico, on June 11 this year. This will be considered a friendly contest between the arch-rivals. As the five teams, including an inter-confederation playoff, confirmed last March, this Argentina vs Brazil 2022 match reportedly will not replace the suspended World Cup qualifier. This is expected to be a multi-million-dollar contest. The match details and squad information of Argentina vs Brazil 2022 match are discussed in this article. Was there ever a match between Brazil and Argentina at the MCG? Argentina and Brazil previously played a SuperClasico match at the MCG arena back in June 2017. The match was held on June 9 at the packed MCG stadium. The estimated crowd attendance was 95,579. This indicates how popular both Argentina and Brazil’s football teams are around the globe. There was a lot of enthusiasm among the local crowds regarding this fixture. Fans from other countries also visited Australia just to watch the showdown between the two heavyweight football nations. Tickets for this Argentina vs Brazil 2022 match will be up for grabs from April 21 (Thursday). Read Madrid wins again despite Benzema's missed penalty kicks Argentina beat Brazil in that match by a solitary goal. In the 45th minute, defender Gabriel Mercado scored the winning goal. Argentine sensation Lionel Messi did participate in the match, but Neymar was absent. Both Messi and Neymar are expected to play in the match, which will serve as a warm-up for their participation in the Qatar World Cup in 2022. With this fixture, the Australian government is expected to generate the same kind of enthusiasm among football lovers in that territory. They also expect this match will boost their economy as there were strict health restrictions in Victoria State during the outbreak of the coronavirus. Read 2nd phase of BPL Football begins Sunday Argentina vs Brazil: Head-to-Head Record  Both sides have met each other on 109 occasions, in which Brazil have led head-to-head contests with 43 wins. On the other hand, Argentina have won 40 matches and 26 of them ended in a draw. Argentina scored 162 goals, while Brazil have netted 166 times against their arch-rivals. Brazil and Argentina have met four times in the FIFA World Cup, where Brazil have won twice, Argentina have won once, and the other match ended in a draw. However, in Copa America, Argentina have won 16 times and Brazil have won 10 times in 34 meetings between them. Read AFC Cup: Williams guides Mohun Bagan to group stage eliminating Abahani Argentina vs. Brazil 2022: Squad Information Both sides will be looking to put their best XI together in order to dominate the contest. Coaches will also give chances to certain players who are not confirmed for the World Cup 2022. So, this will be a great opportunity for them to showcase their talents against quality opposition. Let’s take a look at the probable starting XI for both teams. Argentina (possible XI) Emiliano Martinez (GK); Nahuel Molina (RB), Nicolas Tagliafico (LB), Cristian Romero (CB), Nicolas Otamendi (CB); Rodrigo De Paul (MF), Leandro Paredes (MF), Giovani Lo Celso (MF), Angel Di Maria (MF), Lautaro Martínez (FW), Lionel Messi (FW). Read Leaked audios reveal deal between Piqué, Spanish federation Brazil (Possible XI) Alisson Becker (GK); Danilo (RB), Marquinhos (CB), Thiago Silva (CB), Alex Telles (LB); Casemiro (MF), Bruno Guimaraes (MF), Fabinho (MF), Vinicius Junior (FW), Rodrygo (FW), Neymar (FW). Verdict The forthcoming Argentina vs Brazil 2022 football match at the MCG in Melbourne will be a real showdown for football lovers. This match promises to be tightly contested as Brazil will be eagerly waiting to take revenge for their defeat to Argentina in the Copa America 2021 final at the Maracana Stadium. Oppositely, Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina team are currently on a 31-match unbeaten streak and they need to remain undefeated for seven more games in order to surpass Italy’s 37-match unbeaten record. Overall, the MCG in Melbourne is a perfect venue to host a mega contest between two of the giants of football.  Read Liverpool vs Chelsea 2022: Who is the favourite to win the FA Cup?