Brazil U17 defeated Argentina U17 3-1 in the FIFA U17 World Cup on Friday, 29 August 2026. The hosts claimed their third consecutive victory in the tournament, moving them into fifth place on eight points. Argentina remain in fourteenth position with just three points from three matches.
The result adds to Brazil's dominance in this encounter. On 23 August, the same sides met and Brazil won 3-0. This time the margin was wider, though Argentina managed to score, something they failed to do in their earlier meeting.
Argentina's recent form has been inconsistent. They lost 0-3 to Iran on Thursday after victories over Poland and Italy. The defeat to Brazil extends their winless run in consecutive matches, with only one victory in their last three games.
Brazil showed more consistency despite a heavy 1-3 loss to France on Thursday. Their previous results included three clean sheets against India, Venezuela, and Argentina. They have not lost a match since that defeat to the French.
The standings show Brazil holding a five-point advantage over Argentina. With both teams having played three matches, the gap could prove significant if the pattern holds. Brazil camped in the final third for most of the encounter, and it showed on the scoreboard.
