Pelé against Maradona, Romário against Batistuta, Ronaldo against Verón and, today, Vinicius Junior against Messi. Brazil vs Argentina is the biggest rivalry in international football — over a century of history that stops both countries every time it's on.
Brazil's side
Brazil are the most successful World Cup nation, with legendary squads: the 1970 champions led by Pelé, the 2002 winners of Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho, and the 2026 squad (82 avg), driven by Vinicius Junior and Raphinha.
Argentina's side
On the other side, Argentina 1986, world champions with Maradona at his peak, and the 2022 winners of Messi — the current holders, arriving strong in 2026 (the 2026 squad also rates 82 avg). Fittingly, it was Maradona's Argentina that knocked Brazil out of the 1990 World Cup.
Who wins?
Settle the argument in the game: build Brazil and Argentina from any era and simulate the clásico. Want today's sides? Head to the 2026 World Cup. Or explore the Brazil and Argentina squads.