Can Brazil Still Qualify For FIFA World Cup 2026 After Loss Against Argentina In Qualifiers?

FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Brazil still qualify for the tournament after their defeat to Argentina in the qualifiers?

Players of Brazil pose for the team photo prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Although it's still early days in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Brazil's loss to Argentina could go on to affect their chances of a place in the tournament. Notably, Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0. (Image Credit: Getty)

Post the defeat, Brazil are now sixth on the table. Before their defeat to Argentina, they had also faced losses to Colombia and Uruguay which has made Brazil's qualification scenario slightly more challenging. (Image Credit: Getty)

So far, Till now, Brazil have managed to secure seven points from six matches with the help of two wins and a draw which suggests there is a lot of work to be done before Brazil can seal a spot of a place in the marquee tournament. (Image Credit: Getty)

Top six teams qualify for the tournament. Last year, the sixth placed team was Colombia which had 23 points. If this is anything to go by, Brazil would at least need round about 20-points against their name to seal a place for themselves in the competition. (Image Credit: Getty)

That essentially means despite a defeat to Argentina, Brazil need 13 or more points in their remaining 12 matches, a seemingly possible task. Having said that, Brazil haven't been in good form and need to pull up their socks before it's too late. (Image Credit: Getty)