The South American Classic was full of emotions, and not just because of Argentina’s historic thrashing of Brazil. During the match, tensions flared on the field, and a heated exchange between Leandro Paredes and Rodrygo stole the spotlight.

Argentina Crushes Brazil and Secures World Cup Spot

The reigning world champions, Argentina, officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a dominant 4-1 victory over Brazil at the Estadio Monumental. Goals from Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giuliano Simeone sealed a stunning win, exposing the struggles of a Seleção in crisis.

The result not only confirmed Argentina's qualification but also marked Brazil's worst defeat in World Cup qualifiers since their infamous 7-1 loss to Germany in 2014. The Brazilian press quickly criticized the team’s performance and questioned the future of head coach Dorival Júnior.

Paredes vs. Rodrygo: A Viral Exchange

The match was filled with heated moments, but one of the most talked-about clashes was between Leandro Paredes and Rodrygo. The Brazilian reportedly taunted the Argentine by saying, "You're very bad," to which Paredes fired back with a brutal response: "I won 2 Copa Américas and 1 World Cup, you have zero."

The exchange quickly went viral on social media, sparking debates among fans from both nations. While Argentina supporters celebrated the win and the qualification, Brazilian fans voiced their concerns over their team’s poor form.

With this result, Argentina leads the qualifiers with 31 points, while Brazil, sitting at 21 points, must quickly turn things around to secure their own spot.

Next up, Argentina will face Chile away and Colombia at home in June, while Brazil takes on Ecuador and Paraguay, hoping to bounce back from this humiliating defeat.