Brazil humiliated by Argentina as bitter rivals book place at 2026 World Cup

Alvarez, Fernández, Mac Allister and Simeone on target in 4-1 win.

Argentina's Giuliano Simeone, left, celebrates with teammate Enzo Fernandez scoring his side's fourth goal against Brazil. Pic: AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko

Brazil were humiliated 4-1 by bitter rivals Argentina in South American World Cup qualifiers as the pressure mounted on manager Dorival Júnior after his side were comprehensively outplayed and fortunate not to lose by more.

After edging Colombia 2-1 at home on Thursday, Brazil came crashing back to earth against the world champions, who started the rout with a close-range strike by Julián Alvarez four minutes after kick-off.