The World Cup qualifier 2026 Argentina vs Brazil was postponed by over thirty minutes. The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro hosted the game.
Clashes between supporters and police were the reason for the delay.
Local and Argentinean fans got into a brawl during the playing of the national anthem.
Using batons, the cops charged the visiting team. In response, spectators threw seats at the police. As the conflict got closer, spectators fled onto the pitch.
It was an ill-tempered match. With a header from Nicolas Otamendi, Argentina won 1-0 on the road.
Anger between the teams was another reason for the postponement of the game. Both sides had little opportunities throughout a foul-filled game. With a header from Nicolas Otamendi, Argentina won 1-0.
The 23rd FIFA World Cup, an international men’s football competition held every four years and contested by the national teams of FIFA member associations, will take place in 2026 under the name FIFA World Cup 26.
The competition will run from July 19, 2026, to an undisclosed date in June. Sixteen cities from three North American nations—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—will collectively host it. This will be the first North American World Cup since 1994 and the first event to be hosted by three different countries. The defending champion is Argentina.
