Messi-Scaloni are confident of a good game against Brazil after losing to Uruguay

Messi lost 2-0 against Uruguay Photo: AFP

Argentina eventually lost. They lost 2-0 against Uruguay in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in Buenos Aires. It was Argentina's first loss since their 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in the group stage of the World Cup in Qatar. After 14 matches as per match.

And after 25 consecutive matches in the World Cup qualifiers, Argentina has seen the face of defeat. At such a rate, however, Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni is not upset at all; Rather, this Argentinian reminded that Argentina is not an invincible team just because it is the world champion. The Argentinian coach is not too upset though. Because, despite this loss, the three-time world champions are at the top of the qualifiers with 12 points.

Messi could not win the team Photo: AFP

But Scaloni admitted, the day was not theirs. Uruguay was dominant in the whole match. Scaloni told the media after the match, "To be honest, we were never comfortable in this match. They deserve this win, no doubt. The truth is that we did not find the strategy throughout the match. In the second half we made some changes and tried to fix the mistakes, but it just felt like it wasn't our day. Again, the way they played, the credit belongs to them. Argentina's next match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers is against arch-rivals Brazil. They will play the match against Brazil on November 22 at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

The world champions will try to give their best in that match, a difficult match is coming. We will try our best. I think this team has shown they can bounce back from tough situations. As a team you lose, you win, there is no other way. There are times when the opponent has to be given credit. Being world champions doesn't mean we won't lose again. We are not an invincible team, I have said it before. Players know people are on their side. Hopefully, it will be like this in the future.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni Photo: AFP

Argentina captain Lionel Messi expressed his confidence to play the best game against Brazil, "Uruguay played very well. We had to lose today. It could be. But we have to turn around from here and try to play well against Brazil.

Brazil is also not in the rhythm before the match against Argentina. Brazil lost 2-1 against Colombia in World Cup Qualifier today.