World Cup 2022 Qualifying: Argentina qualify for tournament after goalless draw against Brazil
Argentina have secured a spot in the World Cup 2022 in Qatar after a goalless draw at home against Brazil.
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| Argentina forward Lionel Messi (l) with Marquinos of Brazil after the World Cup 2022 qualifier between Argentina and Brazil. Photo: Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images |
The White and Sky Blues join Brazil as the second South American country to qualify for the world football tournament.
Argentina's spot in Qatar was confirmed following Chile 2-0 home defeat by Ecuador later on Tuesday with an earlier Uruguay 3-0 fall in Bolivia.
Head coach of Argentina Lionel Scaloni said qualification sealed a "magnificent" year for his side.
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| Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates wave to fans in celebration of their qualification for World Cup 2022 in Qatar after a goalless draw against Brazil. Photo: Daniel Jayo/Getty Images |
Argentina are the reigning Copa America kings after beating Brazil in Rio de Janeiro in July, and have remained unbeaten in 27 games over the past two years.
Scaloni further said: "Winning the Copa, qualifying for the World Cup unbeaten - it was a dream.
"Having qualified so far in advance, in a really difficult qualifying section, is something we should be proud of."
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