Argentina close out their March international break with a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Brazil.

That expanded field means Argentina is already well on its way to a World Cup return, but the table is tightening up. Brazil have recovered after a slow start, while Colombia and Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay are dangerous but have had hiccups and Bolivia had won three in a row to thicken the plot in the race for the final

The defending champions Argentina will host arch-rivals Brazil in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers match on Wednesday. Lionel Messi won't be involved in this fixture. Argentina is currently at the top of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers—CONMEBOL standings with 28 points.