Superclásico de las Américas: The ultimate stat guide for Brazil vs Argentina football rivalry

The Brazil vs Argentina football rivalry is considered to be one of the greatest rivalries in international football.

Since their first meeting on September 20, 1914 which Selecao lost 0-3, Brazil and Argentina have squared off in 113 matches across all competitions.

The Argentina vs Brazil football rivalry is often referred to as the Battle of the Americas or the Superclásico de las Américas.

While Argentina dominated the rivalry during the early phase, Brazil later took command of the high-profile clash in the 1970s. Know Brazil vs Argentina head-to-head record in all competitions.

Brazil vs Argentina: Head-to-head record in all competitions

Brazil and Argentina have faced each other 113 times across all competitions in senior men’s international football. Brazil have registered 46 victories while Argentina have secured 41 wins. As many as 26 matches have ended in draws.

Brazil vs Argentina: Head-to-head record in FIFA World Cup

Brazil have a slight edge over Argentina in their FIFA World Cup meetings. Selecao have won two of the four matches that they have played against Argentina so far. La Albiceleste managed one victory while the other game ended in a draw.

Meanwhile, Brazil and Argentina are two of the most successful South American teams in FIFA World Cup history.

Brazil have won a record five FIFA World Cups, while Argentina have clinched it on three occasions.

Brazil vs Argentina: Head-to-head record in Copa America

Argentina have a superior head-to-head record against Brazil in Copa America history. Argentina have won 16 of the 34 matches that they have contested so far. Brazil have registered 10 victories while eight matches have ended in stalemates.

Additionally, Argentina are the most successful team in Copa America history with 15 titles, while Brazil have won it nine times.

Brazil vs Argentina: Most goals

Legendary Pele is the all-time top scorer in Brazil vs Argentina matches in senior men’s international football. The former Brazilian forward is the record holder with eight goals.

Brazil vs Argentina: Most appearances

Javier Zanetti holds the record for the most appearances in Brazil vs Argentina football games at senior level. The versatile Argentine footballer recorded 16 appearances in the Superclásico de las Américas.

Brazil vs Argentina: Largest victory

Argentina’s sensational 6-1 win over Brazil is the largest victory in this fixture. La Albiceleste registered a massive win in the Roca Cup in March 1940. For Brazil, their biggest win of 6-2 against Argentina came in an international friendly in December 1945. 

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