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The origins of the football rivalry between Argentina and Brazil can be set long before the sport had become so popular in both countries. more...

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During the colonization of the Americas, Spain and Portugal often fought each other to gain control over vast portions of land, specially around the strategic Río de la Plata. As far as the years of the independence of both countries, when a year long war ended with the Treaty of Montevideo that gave Uruguay its independence.

Today few remember wars and other political confrontations between both countries, and only recall matches, victories, goals and other sport-related incidents. Their rivalry is found in almost all sports, but a men's football match between Argentina and Brazil is one that neither side wants to lose, and often acquires more importance than the championship within which it takes place. To exemplify the intensity of this rivalry, is enough to remember that after the 1946 incidents (see below), the two teams did not play against each other for ten years; either team would decline to play a given cup so that they would never have to play against the neighbouring country.

Games statistics

Since their first match in 1914, the national teams have played 88 matches counting friendlies, World Cup, and other official competitions (excluding matches between youth sides).

Even though there is a difference depending on whether the Argentine Football Association (AFA) or the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) does the counting, the near-balance is not in dispute. Of the 88 matches played between both national teams, 21 were draws, 34 were Brazilian victories and 33 for Argentina, with 142 goals for Argentina and 137 for Brazil. Only counting World Cup matches Brazil is ahead with 2 wins, 1 tie and 1 loss, whereas in the Copa América, Argentina has 15 victories, 7 draws and 8 defeats. Of 12 friendly matches, 5 were for Brazil, 3 for Argentina and 4 were draws. Even though Argentina has led the statistics since the first match between the two countries in 1914, the 1970s proved to be dark times for Argentina, with 6 defeats, 4 ties and no victories. Biggest wins are, for Argentina 6–1 (at home in Buenos Aires, 1940) and 1–5 (away at Rio de Janeiro, 1939), for Brazil 6–2 (at home in Rio de Janeiro, 1945 and 1960) and 1–4 (away at Buenos Aires, 1960).

Argentina and Brazil's most recent match has taken place on September 3, 2006 at Arsenal F.C.'s new Emirates Stadium in London,England. It ended in 3-0 win for the Brazilians. The first two goals were scored by Elano, a new edition to the Brazilian squad and the final goal a spectacular run down the field by world cup veteran Kaká. The Argentines played well but lacked the finishing touches that could have given them some crucial goals.