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What to know about the Argentina-Brazil football rivalry
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What to know about the Argentina-Brazil football rivalry

The highly anticipated matchup between Lionel Messi and Neymar will have to wait, as both star players are out of the Argentina-Brazil 2026 World Cup qualifying match on March 25. Here are some important facts and dates to know about this historic rivalry between the two nations.

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