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?

The Superclasico match between Argentina and Brazil finished in a goalless draw at Argentina's Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario stadium. Argentina are now only one point away from securing a place in the FIFA World Cup 2022. Albiceleste has five more qualifier matches left, and they can seal a spot in the main event when they face Chile in January. On the other hand, Brazil have already qualified for the 2022 World Cup. Let's take a look at the Argentina vs. Brazil World Cup 2022 qualifier match report. Match Report: Argentina vs. Brazil   Argentina's unbeaten streak has been extended after a scoreless (0-0) draw with Brazil. With this result, Lionel Scaloni's team has now gone 27 games without losing, which is an extraordinary feat. Argentina had dominated the contest for the majority of it since Brazil's strategy was to save the match rather than lose it. Read: Lionel Messi’s Charity Work: Exemplary philanthropy of legendary Argentine Footballer The visiting team, Brazil went for the attack and had a few chances in the first half but were unable to capitalize on them. The selecao had their best chance of the game in the 60th minute (second-half). Fred's long-range shot only hit the bar outside the box. A few minutes later, Lucas Paqueta and Mathews Cunha attempted two shots in the opponent half, but both were unsuccessful. The new phenomenon, Vinicius Junior had his chance in the 72nd minute when he took a shot but failed to strike the back of the net. On the other hand, Argentina attempted to build attacks from the back and they were strong in the midfield. The Albiceleste had the maximum ball possession and excellent passing accuracy, but they couldn't find the back of the net. Argentina's best chances in the first half came from Lionel Messi (24th minute), Lautaro Martinez (31st minute), and Rodrigo de Paul (41st minute). Messi and his teammates tried to find a way through, but Brazil's defense remained solid. Argentina appeared desperate in the closing 15 minutes of the second half. Lionel Messi attempted two more shots, but both were saved. Read: Neymar to miss Argentina-Brazil World Cup qualifier Elsewhere, Bolivia defeated Uruguay 3-0, Peru defeated Venezuela 2-1 away from home, Ecuador defeated Chile 2-0, and Colombia and Paraguay played to a goalless draw in the South American World Cup qualifiers. Match Stats: Brazil vs. Argentina According to the match statistics, Argentina had 56 percent ball possession and Brazil had 44 percent. The home side completed 495 passes, while the visitors completed 399. Argentina had an 85 percent passing accuracy, whereas Brazil had an 81 percent passing accuracy. Argentina attempted nine shots, three of which were successful. On the other hand, Brazil made nine attempts and had two shots on target. Read: Brazil Qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2022 as the first South American team Both Argentina and Brazil were charged 21 fouls each. Argentina were shown four yellow cards, while Brazil were shown three. South America World Cup 2022 Qualifiers Scenario  Brazil lead the South American World Cup 2022 qualifiers with 35 points. Their arch-rival Argentina are in second place with 29 points. Argentina lead Ecuador (23 points) by six points in the standings. Based on the current point standings, these three teams will certainly participate in the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Colombia (17), Peru (17), Chile (16), Uruguay (16), Bolivia (15), and Paraguay (13) will compete for the fourth and fifth spots in the CONMEBOL zone. The fourth-place finisher will automatically qualify for the next year's World Cup, while the fifth-place finisher will have to play in an inter-confederation play-off. Therefore, the remaining FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers in the CONMEBOL zone will surely be enthralling. Read Four Nations Football: Double strike by Waseem guides Sri Lanka to final at cost of Bangladesh Bottom Line  Neymar was absent in this Argentina vs. Brazil World Cup qualifier match because of a thigh injury. But that didn't reduce the excitement of this match. Argentina controlled for the most part of this match, but Brazil's tactics were just as effective. Based on their current form, both teams will unquestionably be among the favorites for the FIFA World Cup 2022. The number of matches they will play prior to the main event will help with the development of their team's strategy. 

Argentina and Brazil will compete in a FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying match on November 17 (Wednesday). The match will take place at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario in Argentina. The first Argentina vs. Brazil 2022 World Cup qualifier game was postponed due to a covid-19 health protocol issue. FIFA has yet to decide on the fate of that match. Both South American football powers are in comfortable positions in the current qualification standings. Let's take a look at the complete CONMEBOL World Cup 2022 Qualifiers fixtures for November. Team News: Argentina and Brazil Argentina are in second place in the points standings with 25 points. Albiceleste will be closer to securing a place in the Qatar World Cup if they maintain consistency in their next two matches. Head coach Lionel Scaloni included all of the expected names in the squad. Paulo Dybala is one of them, having missed the qualifications in October due to injury. Argentina have remained unbeaten since their semifinal loss to Brazil in the 2019 Copa America. So, the team is in excellent spirits under Lionel Scaloni. Read Four Nations Football Tournament 2021: Bangladesh to Face Seychelles in their opening match Predicted Starting XI (Argentina): Emiliano Martinez (GK); Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Marcos Acuna, Gonzalo Montiel; Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Angel Di Maria; Paulo Dybala, Lautaro Martinez, Lionel Messi (Captain)  Brazil are now in top place in the points table with 31 points. Selecao will be guaranteed a spot in next year's World Cup if they win their two fixtures in November. Therefore, Brazil's team is in a fairly comfortable position, and they can put their fringe players to the trial in order to give them more international experience.   Brazil's head coach Tite has chosen all of the expected names for this month's qualifiers. Real Madrid forward Vincius Junior is one of them, who has impressed everyone thus far in this La Liga season. This young talent might start for Brazil along with superstar forward Neymar. Read Man Utd vs. Man City: Match Preview, Team News, Lineups Predicted Starting XI (Brazil): Alisson (GK); Thiago Silva (Captain), Marquinhos, Danilo, Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Fabinho, Paquetá; Gabriel Jesus, Vinícius Júnior, Neymar     CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: November Fixtures  A total of ten South American World Cup 2022 qualifying matches will be held in the month of November. The following are the fixtures: Date Fixture Time (BDT) November 12 (Friday) Ecuador vs. Venezuela 3 AM November 12 (Friday) Paraguay vs. Chile 5 AM November 12 (Friday) Brazil vs. Colombia 6.30 AM November 12 (Friday) Peru vs. Bolivia 8 AM November 13 (Saturday) Uruguay vs. Argentina 5 AM November 17 (Wednesday) Bolivia vs. Uruguay 2 AM November 17 (Wednesday ) Venezuela vs. Peru 3 AM November 17 (Wednesday ) Colombia vs. Paraguay 5 AM November 17 (Wednesday ) Argentina vs. Brazil 5.30 AM November 17 (Wednesday ) Chile vs. Ecuador 6.15 AM Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_(CONMEBOL) Way Forward   The South American qualification process is lengthy because every team will play each other. All of the teams mathematically have a chance to qualify for the main event of the Qatar World Cup. However, given the present qualifiers scenario, both Argentina and Brazil's qualifications are all but confirmed. This will be their first match since the Copa America 2021 final in July. Therefore, football fans all across the world are looking forward to another Argentina vs. Brazil match. The team that can maintain its composure on a given day will likely triumph over the opposition. Read Bangladesh Football team leaves Dhaka for Sri Lanka

Lionel Messi was among the scorers as Argentina beat rival Uruguay 3-0 on Sunday, hours after Brazil's run of consecutive wins in South American World Cup qualifying ended in a 0-0 draw with Colombia. Brazil leads the qualifying competition with 28 points from nine wins and the draw, six points clear of second-place Argentina after 10 matches. Brazil's tally so far would have been enough to qualify for all World Cups directly since 2002. Ecuador remains in third spot with 16 points, marginally ahead of Uruguay based on the number of victories. Colombia is in fifth place with 15 points. All three have already played 11 matches. The top four teams earn direct entry to the World Cup in Qatar next year. The fifth-place team can still qualify via an inter-continental playoff. All teams in South American World Cup qualifiers will play again on Thursday. Read: South America World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Argentina, Brazil to face Uruguay in October ARGENTINA 3, URUGUAY 0 Messi’s team was preparing for a long, tense night at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. Uruguay coach Óscar Tabárez selected a back-five tasked with stopping Argentina's powerful offense and his team created most of the best early opportunities, with Luis Suárez hitting the post once. But a stroke of luck helped Argentina in the 38th minute. Messi gave an overhead pass in an attempt to assist Nico Gonzalez, who failed to touch it. But the ball gently and unexpectedly passed by goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, into the right corner. Luck once more was on the Argentinian side in the 44th. A series of passing mistakes by both teams gave a clear opportunity to Lautaro Martinez on the edge of the box. Lautaro failed to hit it cleanly, but it was enough to move the ball into the path of a Rodrigo de Paul. The second half started with Uruguay trying to charge up front with substitutes Edinson Cavani and Darwin Nuñez, but once again Argentina scored. Messi found de Paul on the right flank, and the midfielder sent a low cross into the penalty box. Lautaro Martinez scored from close range. “I think we are growing a lot in the level of our game,” Messi said. “We are now used to having the ball. Tonight was a tough match and we had to win it. It all came out perfectly.” Argentina's next challenge will be against Peru. Uruguay will travel to Brazil. COLOMBIA 0, BRAZIL 0 Brazil had the best opportunities of the encounter and forced Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina to make three key saves. The most important was in the 84th minute in a close range finish by substitute Antony. Neymar returned to the Seleção after a suspension, but was off pace, missing several passes and running with apparent difficulty. He left the pitch immediately after the final whistle. Brazil coach Tite said in a news conference too much is expected from his star player all of the time. “He is an exceptional player because he makes exceptional plays, he does it exceptionally and not ordinarily,” Brazil's coach said. “He is a special player, we know it. And he was also well marked, sometimes by two players.” Read: Brazil wins and Argentina draws away in World Cup qualifiers Tite tested out lineup or formation changes, as he promised. His defensive midfield was Fabinho and Fred for the first time. He also used wingers Raphinha and Antony in the second half, following their impressive performances in the 3-1 win at Venezuela. Colombia's next match will also be at home against Ecuador. Also on Sunday, third place Ecuador lost 2-1 at Venezuela. Enner Valencia opened the scoring for from the spot in the 37th, but Venezuela turned its fortunes with goals by Darwin Machis late in the first half and Eduard Bello in the 64th. Ecuador remains on 16 points and last-place Venezuela has seven. Ninth-placed Bolivia frustrated seventh position Peru with a 1-0 win at La Paz. Ramiro Vaca scored the only goal of the encounter in the 85th. Peru remained on 11 points and Bolivia improve to nine points in the standings. Eight-placed Chile beat sixth place Paraguay 2-0 to reach 10 points in the standings and maintain its chances of qualifying. Ben Breteton opened the scoring in the 68th and Mauricio Isla added a second in the 72nd. Paraguay remains in sixth place with 12 points.