Argentina vs Brazil: Lionel Messi & Co. celebrate FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification; Watch

Argentina's wait for qualifying for  FIFA World Cup 2022 finally ended following Ecuador's 1-0 victory in Chile. Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match ended in 0-0 draw with Lionel Messi failing to find back of net. draw meant both teams stay unbeaten in  FIFA World Cup Qualifiers as of w.

Argentina vs Brazil: Lionel Messi led Argentina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022

Brazil had become first team from CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifiers to qualify for showcase event and w ir fiercest rivals will follow m to Qatar. Following Argentina's qualification, just two more automatic spots are available in South American qualifying with four matches left to play. After qualification, Argentina players were seen celebrating moment inside  dressing room, video of which surfaced online.

Recap of Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match

Few opportunities were available for Argentina and Brazil in a tense match marked by Messi's low-key performance and Neymar's absence due to injury. Goalkeepers Emilia Martinez and Alisson were just about spectators most of match. Messi, who played entire match after recovering from a knee injury, said he felt well on pitch. He played for only 15 minutes in Argentina's 1-0 win over Uruguay last week so he could recover to face Brazil.

Brazil player Fred, who hit bar with a shot in 60th minute, said his team's defense was once more tested and once more succeeded in qualifiers.  most controversial moment of match in San Juan, in Argentina’s rthwest, was in 35th minute when Raphinha was hit by Nicolas Otemendi’s elbow on his mouth and started bleeding. re was video review of move. Brazilian needed five stitches during break. Brazil coach Tite sounded unusually upset with Uruguayan referee Andres Cunha and his video assistant referees about incident. Lionel Messi had chance to win match for Argentina only to see his effort from edge of box being easily saved by Allison Becker.  

Currently, Brazil has 35 points and is six points ahead of second-place Argentina with both teams having played 13 matches.  Ecuador has 23 points and is currently in third position. Colombia and Peru have 17 points and Chile is sixth with 16 points, narrowly ahead of Uruguay on goal difference. Bolivia is surprisingly competitive with 15 points in eighth position. Paraguay can't be ruled out with 13 points.

(With AP Inputs)