Brazil and Argentina are two of the biggest teams in footballing history. The iconic South American giants have produced some of the greatest names in the history of the sport and remain behemoths of the modern sport.
The two CONMEBOL sides share one of the most famous rivalries in international football and have played out a number of memorable matches against each other. Brazil have been the more successful team on the World Cup stage and are bonafide giants on the big stage.
Argentina enjoyed a particularly successful period in the FIFA World Cup under Mario Kempes and Diego Maradona but have since been unable to lift the trophy. The Albicelestes have the best player in the world in their ranks in Lionel Messi and are one of the favourites to win the tournament alongside Brazil in 2022.
Argentina vs Brazil Head-to-Head Record
| Wins | Draws | Losses | |
| Argentina | 41 | 26 | 46 |
| Brazil | 46 | 26 | 41 |
Brazil have a slight historical edge over Argentina and have won 46 out of the 113 matches that have been played between the two teams. Argentina have managed 41 victories against their South American opponents and could potentially close the gap in the coming months.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in a World Cup qualifier in November last year and ended in a 0-0 stalemate. In the FIFA World Cup, Brazil have won two of the four matches played between the two teams, with Argentina winning one of these games.
Argentina vs Brazil Head-to-Head Statistics
Brazil made an excellent start to their FIFA World Cup record against Argentina, winning their first two matches against their arch-rivals. Argentina won the previous meeting between the two sides in the World Cup, however, with Diego Maradona assisting the winning goal in a 1-0 victory in 1990.
Lionel Messi has been prolific on the international stage against Brazil and has scored five of his 92 international goals in the Selecao. The Argentine captain famously netted a hat-trick against Brazil in 2012 and has stepped up against the five-time world champions.
Neymar finds himself only two goals behind the legendary Pele’s 77-goal mark and could surpass his idol’s goal tally in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The PSG star is Brazil’s highest active goalscorer on the international stage.
Brazil are winless in their last three international matches against Argentina, with their previous victory coming by a 2-0 margin in the 2019 Copa America semi-final. Argentina famously won the 2021 Copa America final by a 1-0 margin, with Angel Di Maria scoring the winning goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many matches have Argentina played against Brazil?
Argentina have played a total of 113 matches against Brazil and have won 41 of these matches.
Has Argentina ever won a football World Cup?
Argentina have won the FIFA World Cup on two occasions, lifting the trophy in 1978 and 1986.
What is Argentina’s biggest football defeat in history?
Argentina have lost three matches by a 6-1 margin, with their record defeats coming against Czechoslovakia, Bolivia, and Spain.
