An Argentina side without their skipper, Lionel Messi, will look to officially secure their place at the 2026 World Cup when they host fierce rivals Brazil, who are without their skipper, Neymar, at Estadio Monumental on Wednesday.

La Albiceleste sit at the top of the CONMEBOL qualification standings and are unbeaten in four meetings against Brazil. Meanwhile, the Selecao, placed third, are looking to maintain their 100% record of making an appearance at the Mundial.

🔵Argentina Eye Early Seat at America, Canada, Mexico 2026 | Home Win = 2.41💵

Lionel Scaloni’s side leads the standings with 28 points and needs a win to make their qualification mathematically certain. Despite missing Lionel Messi due to injury, Argentina edged past Uruguay 1-0 last time out, thanks to an Almada 68th-minute strike.

The 2022 World Cup champions boast a strong home record, winning seven of their last eight qualifiers. With an impressive defensive setup that has kept 11 clean sheets in their last 12 home qualifiers, Argentina will aim to extend their dominance against Brazil.

🟡Brazil Aim to Break Unbeaten Streak | Away Win = 3.55💵

Brazil has had an inconsistent campaign but remains on course for qualification, sitting eight points clear of the inter-confederation playoff spot. A dramatic 99th-minute winner from Vinicius Junior helped them secure a 2-1 victory over Colombia in their last outing.

However, the Selecao have struggled on the road, winning just one of their last five away qualifiers. Without Neymar and key suspended players, Brazil must produce a resilient display to earn their first win over Argentina since the 2019 Copa America semi-finals.

🔑Key Players & Team News📰:

Argentina are without Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, and Paulo Dybala due to injuries, while Nico Gonzalez is suspended. Rodrigo De Paul, rested against Uruguay, is expected to return to the starting lineup.

Brazil will be missing Neymar, Alisson Becker, and Gerson due to injuries, while Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes are suspended. Bento is set to start in goal, with Andre and Leo Ortiz expected to feature in midfield and defense, respectively.

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds⚽ | Draw = 2.99💵

💪Argentina are unbeaten against Brazil in all their last four (4) meetings in all competitions, including a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Under 1.5 = 2.07

💪Brazil are unbeaten in all their last five (5) World Cup Qualifiers, winning three (3) and drawing two (2), with two (2) being away from home. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 1.5 = 2.60

💪Both Argentina and Brazil have scored ten (10) goals each in their last five (5) games in all competitions. | Main Market: Over 2.5 = 2.91

With Argentina looking to secure qualification and Brazil aiming to stay in the hunt, Wednesday’s clash promises to be an intense battle between two South American powerhouses.

🔗You can check out the CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 game, Argentina vs Brazil, here on MSport.

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England open their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign under new manager Thomas Tuchel as they host Albania at Wembley Stadium on Friday.

The Three Lions aim for a dominant start, while Albania look to defy the odds and make history by snatching an unlikely result.

🔴 England Eye Strong Start Under Tuchel | Home Win = 1.17💵

England remained unbeaten in 31 consecutive World Cup qualifiers, showcasing their dominance in European campaigns. With Tuchel taking charge for the first time, the Three Lions aim to continue their momentum following a strong UEFA Nations League run.

Their superior head-to-head record against Albania suggests another comfortable win. Having won all six previous meetings without conceding in the last three, England will seek an early lead and control possession against a side struggling for form.

🔵 Albania Face Tough Challenge at Wembley | Away Win = 20.60💵

Albania suffered relegation in the UEFA Nations League after a 2-1 defeat to Ukraine but will look to bounce back in World Cup qualifiers. Despite their recent struggles, Sylvinho's men remain determined to challenge England and improve their record against top-ranked nations.

Albania have never won a competitive match against a top-10 FIFA-ranked nation, losing 17 of 19 attempts. With their only goal against England coming in six previous encounters, Albania must produce a flawless defensive display while capitalizing on limited attacking opportunities to stand a chance against Tuchel’s Three Lions.

🔑Key Players & Team News📰:

England will be without Cole Palmer, who withdrew due to injury, with Morgan Gibbs-White replacing him. Harry Kane leads the line, supported by Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka, while Jordan Pickford is set to earn his 74th cap in goal.

Albania’s squad features seven Serie A-based players, but they will miss Lazio's Elseid Hysaj due to injury. Berat Djimsiti anchors the defense while returning strikers Armando Broja and Rey Manaj will be crucial in the attack.

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 8.07💵

🏏 England have won all six previous meetings with Albania, scoring 14 goals and conceding just once. | Specials Market: Home & Over 3.5 = 2.44

🏏 Albania have won two (2) and drew one of their last four (4) away games in all competitions beating Ukraine and Georgia and drawing Croatia in this period. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes (GG/NG) = 3.05

As England begins life under Tuchel and Albania seek an upset, Friday’s encounter promises an intriguing battle of tactics and resilience at Wembley.

🔗You can check out the European World Cup Qualifier England vs Albania on MSport.

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Nigeria, still searching for their first victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, travel to face Rwanda, a side the Super Eagles haven’t beaten in years, at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday in a crucial Group C encounter.

The Super Eagles, second-bottom in the group, cannot afford another slip-up as they aim to revive their qualification hopes. Meanwhile, Rwanda, joint-top of the standings, look to consolidate their position with a strong home performance.

🔵Rwanda Aiming for a Historic WC Qualification | Home Win = 4.86💵

Rwanda, sitting level on points with South Africa and Benin, are in a strong position to push for their first-ever World Cup appearance. A 1-0 win over Lesotho last June highlighted their resilience.

With back-to-back home fixtures, the Amavubi will be eyeing a strong result against Nigeria, who they are yet to lose to in five games, to maintain their advantage. New head Coach Adel Amrouche hopes to make an immediate impact in his first game in charge.

🔴Nigeria Desperate for First Win in Qualifiers | Away Win = 1.99💵

Nigeria’s campaign has been underwhelming, with three draws and a 2-1 loss to Benin leaving them in a precarious position. Eric Chelle's men must secure maximum points to stay in contention for qualification.

Victor Osimhen returns after missing their previous fixtures, boosting Nigeria’s attack alongside Ademola Lookman. The visitors have never failed to qualify for back-to-back World Cups since their debut in 1994 and will be determined to avoid such a fate.

🔑Key Players & Team News📰

Rwanda are without Yunusu Nshimiyimana and Fitina Omborenga, who are absent due to personal reasons. Fiacre Ntwari, with three clean sheets in qualifying, will aim to keep Nigeria’s attackers at bay.

For Nigeria, Victor Osimhen leads the attack after scoring 26 goals for Galatasaray this season. Moses Simon and Lookman are expected to support him in attack, while William Troost-Ekong and Calvin Bassey will marshal the defence.

📂Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 2.92💵

⚽Rwanda have not lost to Nigeria in their last five (5) encounters, including a 2-1 win in AFCON qualifying. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes = 3.50

⚽Nigeria are unbeaten in all their last three (3) away matches in all competitions with two draws and a win. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 1.5 = 1.82

⚽Rwanda have conceded just one goal in qualifying, boasting the best defensive record in Group C. | Main Market: Under 2.5 = 1.65

With Nigeria in dire need of three points and Rwanda pushing for a historic qualification, Friday’s clash is set to be a high-stakes battle in Kigali.

🔗You can check out the African World Cup 2026 Qualifiers game, Rwanda vs Nigeria, here on MSport.

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Denmark, seeking their first win under Brian Riemer, host Portugal in the UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg at Parken Stadium on Thursday.

The Danes secured second place in their group but are yet to win under their new coach. Meanwhile, Portugal, aiming for a second Nations League title, dominated their group and are favorites to progress on paper at least.

🔴Denmark Seek a Historic Upset at Home| Home Win = 3.44💵

Denmark have been solid at home, losing just once in their last 15 matches, but their record against Portugal is worrying. They have won only three of their 16 meetings against the Selecaos, with the last victory coming in 2011.

With Riemer still searching for his first win, the hosts will need to be disciplined defensively while hoping their attack can outscore a deadly Portuguese attack.

🔵Portugal Target Another Nations League Semis| Away Win = 2.23💵

Portugal topped their group with four wins and two draws, finishing six points clear of their nearest rivals. They head into this game in strong form and boast an impressive record against Denmark.

Despite patchy away form, winning just two of their last six road games, Roberto Martinez’s men have the quality and experience to take control of the tie before the second leg in Lisbon.

🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:

Denmark are without Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Mads Roerslev due to injury, while Kasper Dolberg and Alexander Bah also miss out. Christian Eriksen will be key in midfield, while Rasmus Hojlund is expected to lead the attack.

For Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo is set for his 218th cap, with Rafael Leao and Bruno Fernandes providing attacking support. Ruben Dias and Diogo Dalot are expected to start in defense, while 17-year-old Geovany Quenda could make his senior debut.

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.45💵

⚽Denmark have lost just once in their last 15 matches beating France and drawing England in that time. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes = 2.31

⚽Portugal have beaten Demark in four (4) of their last five (5) encounters. | Specials Market: Away & Over 1.5 = 2.70

With Denmark aiming for an upset and Portugal looking to continue their dominance, Thursday’s encounter is set to be a fascinating battle.

You can check out the UEFA Nations League game, Denmark vs Portugal, here on MSport.

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