Argentina routs Brazil to cap World Cup qualification party

Argentina celebrated its 2026 World Cup qualification with a dazzling 4-1 thrashing of archrival Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.

Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Giuliano Simeone sealed an emphatic win for the world champion, which had been assured of its World Cup berth after Bolivia's 0-0 draw with Uruguay earlier Tuesday.

That goalless stalemate ensured a festive atmosphere at the Estadio Monumental before a ball had even been kicked, and Argentina kept the party going with a blistering performance.