The Brazilian National Team and Argentina met at the Maracana in a match corresponding to the CONMEBOL qualifiers towards the 2026 World Cup. However, things did not go as expected. While the anthem was playing, the fans of both teams began to fight in the stands and with this, the Brazilian police intercepted, but attacked the Argentine fans instead of actually ending the conflict.
The incident even led the Argentine players to retreat to the locker room for a few minutes due to their inability to contain their spirits, which is why the match was delayed for around half an hour. Some videos have been spread on social networks in which Brazilians and Argentines can be seen fighting with blows, while the Albiceleste footballers tried to 'calm the waters'.
The world champions, with Messi at the helm, tried to contain the confrontation between Argentine fans and the Rio de Janeiro police, but seeing that they did not have sufficient capacity to contain the adrenaline and euphoria at the Maracaná, they preferred to return to the locker rooms to waiting for a solution.
The image that paralyzes the world
In the stadium, there were obviously women, children and more people. However, some fans were carried out of the match on stretchers. One of them seems to be in serious condition. It is unknown if he was really Brazilian or Argentine, but based on the color of his shirt, he was presumably a Brazilian. The player was taken off on a stretcher and his current condition is unknown. News in development…
