Watch: Argentina Star Spits At Brazil Fans During FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Match
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Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in an ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash marred by pre-match crowd trouble.
Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in an ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash marred by pre-match crowd trouble that forced kick-off to be delayed at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. A video from the game is going viral on social media in which Argentina's attacking midfielder Angel Di Maria could be seen spitting at Brazil fans after they threw drinks over him and his teammates. The incident occured when Argentina players were entering the tunnel at the stadium. Angel Di Maria vs Brazilian fans before the match began yesterdaypic.twitter.com/HRxVQQKN3x
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A 63rd-minute header from veteran defender Nicolas Otamendi secured victory for Argentina as the world champions bounced back from last week's defeat to Uruguay to beat their bitter South American rivals.
The win at Rio's iconic Maracana Stadium leaves Argentina on top of the South American qualifying standings with 15 points from six games.
