Brazil Faces Argentina in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
Under pressure after consecutive losses, Brazil seeks redemption against Messi-led Argentina.
- Brazil and Argentina are set to face off in a South American World Cup qualifying match in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.
- Brazil, currently fifth in the South American standings, is under pressure after losing back-to-back games in the qualifying competition for the first time in their history.
- Despite key injuries, Brazil's caretaker manager Fernando Diniz insists the team will stay true to their identity, even against Argentina's star player, Lionel Messi.
- Argentina, led by Messi, tops the standings and is coming off a World Cup win.
- The match is seen as a chance for Brazil to avenge their Copa America final defeat by Argentina two years ago.