The South American World Cup qualifiers are over, with Brazil and Argentina confirming their spots for the 2026 World Cup. Now, both giants are focusing on preparation, set to play international friendlies this October.
Brazil and Argentina will use these matches to test players and strategies during the international break. World champions Argentina will face Venezuela in Miami on October 11, followed by a clash with Puerto Rico in Chicago on October 14. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has named a 28-man squad featuring new faces like goalkeeper Facundo Cambes, defender Lautaro Rivero, and midfielder AnÃbal Moreno all receiving their first national call-ups.
Brazil and Argentina
Brazil, led by Carlo Ancelotti, will play two friendlies in Asia first against South Korea in Seoul on October 10, and then Japan in Tokyo on October 14. The 26-man squad sees the return of Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr., while Neymar has been rested.
Both nations will use these matches to fine-tune tactics, test player combinations, and strengthen team chemistry ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Brazil and Argentina to play October friendlies as World Cup preparation, featuring squad rotations and debutants for both teams.