Raphinha's bold pre-match comments were followed by a 4-1 defeat for Brazil against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup qualifier on Wednesday, March 25

Following Argentina’s 4-1 win against Brazil, Messi shared a heartfelt message on social media, praising his teammates and expressing his pride. He posted a story watching the match from bed, showing his unwavering connection to the national team.

Over the years, the famous canary yellow shirt of the Brazil national team has become synonymous with World Cup success, beautiful soccer and legendary players. However, Brazil fans are having to adapt to a new reality: their team isn’t very good.