Soccer-Brazil coach aims to silence doubters with statement win over Argentina

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - CONMEBOL Qualifiers - Brazil v Colombia - Estadio Mane Garrincha, Brasilia, Brazil - March 20, 2025 Brazil coach Dorival Junior before the match REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File Photo

BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil can prove their critics wrong by ending their winless run against old foes Argentina, coach Dorival Jr said ahead of the World Cup qualifying clash between the two sides in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.

Brazil have not beaten the reigning world champions in six years, a run that extends to 16 years for matches hosted in Argentina.