2026 WCQ: Argentina Will Continue To Make History Martinez

Argentina and Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has revealed that Argentina will continue to make more history after the teams 1-0 win over Brazil in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying at the Maracana Stadium.

Nicolas Otamendi scored the lone goal of the game in the 63rd minute.

Both teams had encountered defeats in their previous games with Argentina losing 2-0 to Uruguay on November 17 at the La Bombonera and Brazil losing 2-1 to Colombia on the same day at the Estadio Metropolitano.

Martinez took to Instagram to laud his historic team after a tense win over their rivals.

This team continues to make history ARGENTINO TO THE EGGS. Its a shame all that happened before the game started. Same thing always happens at this place. Thanks for the support to all the people who came and we will defend you inside the court, he wrote.

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There was a fracas and mass brawl between the Argentina and Brazil fans before the start of the match.

Argentina sit top of the South American pile in World Cup qualifying with 15 points after six games.

Brazil are in seventh position with seven points after six games in the series.

Martinez has made six appearances in the qualifiers for Argentina.

The 26 year old is currently the topscorer in the Serie A with 12 goals and one assist in 12 matches.

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