World Cup qualifier called off as Brazilian health officials enter pitch to deport Argentina players

Surreal scenes halted the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina in Sao Paulo.

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 05: Health authorities interrupt the match as they argue with players of Brazil and Argentina during a match between Brazil and Argentina as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Arena Corinthians on September 05, 2021 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

The World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina in Sao Paulo was called off amid extraordinary scenes as officials stormed on to the pitch over an alleged coronavirus breach by the visitors' England-based players.

The Argentina team responded to the entrance of officials reportedly from Brazil's health authority and the police by walking off the pitch and down the tunnel.