Argentina vs Brazil Highlights, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: 4-goal Argentina batter arch-rivals in Buenos Aires beatdown

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: It has been an utterly comprehensive beatdown at the Estadio Monumental, as Argentina win the match 4-1. Four high-quality goals, a match they dominated, and looked to be at a completely different stratosphere of football compared to the Selecao.

Argentina through to next year's World Cup already, and a lovely win to top off the celebrations. Meanwhile, for Brazil, a humbling loss which means it is back to the drawing board, on a day where they looked like they don't deserve to compete at the same level as the Albiceleste. Very much still in control of their fate, however.

Adios for now!

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: And that should be that as the son of Atleti manager comes on and finds a terrific finish in off the crossbar from an almost impossible angle! Wow!

Brazil napping. It's a free-kick taken quickly with Taglifico marauding down the left, and he should never have that much space. He tries to center for Alvarez, but it's behind the Atleti man. Nevertheless, his club teammate charges into the box, and from a very tight angle, just smashes it first-time.

Beats Bento totally for pace, clips the underside of the crossbar, and it's in for 4-1 to make the Buenos Aires crowd erupt. What an introduction to the game, what a way to score your first national team goal, what a match to do it in!

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: At 70 minutes, Brazil's goal-scorer Cunha goes off, and City's Savinho comes on to replace him to try and inspire a comeback. In the other dugout, Giuliano Simeone set to come one, with Thiago Almada coming off. Almada been very bright today, has done absolutely no harm to his standing in the Argentina squad during this international break. A pair of performances to be proud of.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Don't see a path for Brazil back into this one as Argentina continue to dominate proceedings, making all the chances and half-chances. Brazil actually bossing the ball in the second half, but Argentina showing their strength in transition as well.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: So close to something truly special from Alvarez! It's a long ball over the top from Martinez, mostly hopeful, but Ortiz at centre-back hasn't caught up with the pace and makes it awkward for himself.

It's a bouncing ball to his left, but with the keeper off his line, Alvarez goes for the lob on his weak foot. It's weighted perfectly, over Bento and dipping in under the crossbar. The keeper has to really scramble to get back to his goal and just about parry it over the bar.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Dorival ringing in the changes on the pitch at half-time. Rodrygo makes way for 18-year-old Real teammate Endrick, debutant Murillo gives way to Leo Ortiz, and Joelinton is replaced by Joao Gomes, now the third Wolverhampton Wolves player on the pitch for the Selecao.

The Wolves trio is certainly talented, but the team are currently languishing in 17th in the Premier League. Tells you a bit about how relatively threadbare Brazil are at the minute.

Second half underway.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: What a game of football in this first half, as Argentina have shown why they are world champions, and why they are the dominant team in South America at this moment of time.

Plenty of technical brilliance in all three goals, plenty of steel and a touch of nastiness to give themselves the edge in defence. A poor mistake to concede Brazil's goal, because a three-goallead wouldn't flatter the Albiceleste.

As it stands, it's only 3-1, and Brazil need answers quickly in the second half. But this game isn't done quite yet, hopefully the likes of Vinicius and in particular Raphinha can grow into this game.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Wow, Argentina! Nearly score from another Almada pearler, prevented by a top save from Bento but they do score from the subsequent set piece.

It comes to Enzo in the right half-space, and it's a perfectly weighted chip-cum-cross over the Brazilian backline into the path of Mac Allister. It's a sensational finish on the volley to match the sensational assist, as he just casually dinks it over Bento to make it 3-1.

Chelsea finds Liverpool, and it's 3-1. There's so much technical quality in this Argentina team, and they've been well worth all three goals so far.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil's hopes of growing into this game will require their star wingers and forwards to really sharpen it up, and Vinicius has done so in the last few minutes, offering more threat down the left. Cunha also growing into the game, showing his ability to carry the ball from deep and link up with his teammates. Hunting an equaliser before half.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil needed either a moment of magic, or a gift from an Argentinian mistake, and they have received the latter out of nowhere!

Argentina's centre-backs have the ball with no pressure, but Cristian Romero just dawdles with the ball at his feet. He has no urgency, and Cunha is able to press him and pick it up.

It's Brazil's first shot, and it's a good one. Cunha hits it hard and low to Emi Martinez's right, and the Aston Villa keeper can't get down quick enough.

Scaloni will be furious. Brazil shouldn't have been allowed back into this game, but Cunha has ensured they remain in the hunt. Very, very poor from Romero.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: One-way traffic from Argentina so far, and Brazil look so massively off the pace. Their midfield is getting overrun, Argentina's central players are able to make runs unmarked, and the figures in yellow just can't make the passes stick. Vinicius, Raphinha getting rammed by Argentinian defenders whenever they get the ball. This is the staple of Argentina's football.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: 2-0 and it's been coming! Sensational from Argentina, moving it so well. Mac Allister finds it in the box after a sweeping upfield move, lays it off to Alvarez, who can find Nahuel Molina in oceans of space down the flank. His first-time ball makes its way right through to Enzo Fernandez making a late run, who has a simple finish to make it 2-0.

Albiceleste showing the Brazilian team levels on the pitch so far.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Argentina all over Brazil at the minute, dominating possession even without too many clear-cut chances other than the goal. The Albiceleste are knocking it about with confidence to each other's feet, the midfield technicians enjoying themselves. Brazil, meanwhile, looking for verticality and going long to their pacy frontline. The Argentinian defence up to task so far.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Takes absolutely no time for the world champions to take the lead! It's crisp passing, complete understanding of where everyone is.

Almada picks it up in attacking midfield with space to turn, and finds an inch-perfect pass straight to the feet of Alvarez. It's a good touch, and he has enough time to smuggle a finish past Bento in net.

Fast start for the hosts!

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: The national anthems have been sung, the coin toss has taken place, and we are underway at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires! Big Superclasico coming up, which team can take away the honours?

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Not too many options for either of this coaches to turn to, at least in an attacking sense. Man City star Savinho is present for Brazil, who could play anywhere across the frontline, while Argentina are relying on a youth movement on their bench, including up-and-coming Como star Nico Paz, who has been in a strong vein of form recently.

Brazil do have Chelsea-bound 17-year-old Estevao and 18-year-old Real Madrid super-prospect Endrick to call on themselves. Can either of those players make a name for themselves toda, if given the chance?

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Dorival Junior hasn't been without his high-profile critics, but a run of five matches without a loss has eased the pressure on him. It's not a Brazil team with galacticos in every position, but remains a functional and supremely talented one.

Bento of Al Nassr starts in goal, with Nottingham Forest breakout star Murillo making his debut for Brazil alongside Marquinhos at centre-back. Brazilian Serie A stars Arana and Wesley are the full-backs.

An all-action Premier League midfield duo of Andre from Wolves and Newcastle United's Joelinton look to provide steel in the middle of the park, with a busy day's work set up today in Buenos Aires.

It's this attacking midfield line which stands out. Vinicius Jr on the left wing and Rodrygo through the middle representing Real Madrid, and Raphinha representing Barcelona on the right. Can they link up for super El Clasico-inspired magic?

Another Wolves man, the stylish Matheus Cunha, leads the line at striker. Remember, he played for Atletico Madrid too.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: No Lionel Messi and no Lautaro Martinez for Lionel Scaloni's Argentina team in this match, which means the attacking threat will be carried by Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez.

Emiliano Martinez starts in goal, with Nicolas Otamendi and Cristian Romero as his centre-backs. Nahuel Molina, who struck the World Cup winning penalty in the shootout, and Nico Tagliafico are the fullbacks.

The midfield is an interesting piece to figure out, as five fairly central midfielders start, with no real width on offer. Will be interesting to watch how the team lines up, with LEandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, and Thiago Almada all playing.

Alvarez the sole figure in attack. Can Argentina create enough centrally?

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Heading into the Superclasico, both teams will be satisfied with the results they picked up the in the first match of this international break.

Argentina beat Uruguay away in Montevideo, Thiago Almada's second-half goal enough to seal a 1-0 win. Meanwhile, Brazil hosted Colombia in Brasilia, and needed an incredible Vinicius Jr curler from range deep, deep into stoppage time to pull through with a 2-1 victory.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: The CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers see each South American team in one large league stage, with home and away fixtures against the other nine teams. 13 matchdays in, Argentina sit top of the standings with 28 points. With next year's World Cup hosting an increased 48 teams, this means they have already qualified.

Meanwhile, five-time World Cup champions Brazil are in third on 21 points, a fair distance away from their arch-rivals. But as is the case in these sorts of matches, all it takes is one result to really swing momentum and confidence their way. This will be essential for a Brazilian team who haven't lifted a World Cup trophy since 2002.

Argentina vs Brazil LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Argentina are already through even before a ball is kicked but lets face it, there is no such thing called a dead rubber between these two sides. The headline for them, apart from the small matter of having qualified for the World Cup (!!!!) is that Lionel Messi is not even in the larger squad. Brazil, meanwhile, have a lot of work to do, starting with trying to beat the defending champions at their home.