Soccer-Brazil will stay true to their identity against Messi's Argentina - coach

Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Brazil Training - Granja Comary, Teresopolis, Brazil - November 19, 2023 Brazil's Marquinhos, Gabriel Jesus and Raphinha during training REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - The fierce rivalry between Brazil and Argentina will hit fever pitch when Lionel Messi's world champions face the struggling hosts in a mouth-watering South American World Cup qualifying clash in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.

Five-time World Cup winners Brazil will rely on their fans in a sold-out Maracana stadium to give them an extra boost to recover after losing back-to-back games in the qualifying competition for the first time in their history.