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The rivalry, in football culture
The rivalry runs through every World Cup, every Copa América, every friendly. The two nations played the very first international match between them in 1914 and have met more than 100 times since. Argentina's 2022 World Cup win — their third title, equalling Brazil's count when adjusted for FIFA's modern recognition — added a new chapter to a story that never stops being written.
Notable meetings
- 1990 World Cup round of 16 — Maradona's assist to Caniggia knocked Brazil out in Italy, one of the most painful losses in Brazilian football memory.
- 2021 Copa América final — Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 at the Maracanã, ending Messi's 28-year wait for a senior international trophy.
- Multiple Copa América finals across the modern era have been decided between these two sides — almost no other rivalry sees this much knockout-round repetition.
Kit comparison
Which kit is better — Brazil or Argentina?
The football rivalry is one thing. The kit rivalry is another. See the full kit comparison with verdicts, design notes, and direct buy links for both teams.
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