Brazil crushed 4-1 by Argentina after Raphinha underestimated hosts

Brazil national team suffered a crushing defeat against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers CONMEBOL Zone at Mas Monumental Stadium.

La Albiceleste — playing without Lionel Messi — managed to destroy Selecao with a 4-1 score through goals from Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giuliano Simeone, while Brazil could only respond through Matheus Cunha.

Barcelona winger Raphinha became the center of attention in this defeat — not for his performance on the field, but for his pre-match statement underestimating Argentina without Messi.

“Argentina without Messi won’t be a threat, we will destroy them,” Raphinha said before the match.