Friendly international matches preview: Brazil prepares for Argentina challenge
Brazil and Argentina are set to face off in an international friendly match on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This will mark the second consecutive year the two football giants play at this venue, following a 1-1 draw in 2011.
Brazil's coach, Mano Menezes, is expected to keep a majority of his team, with Neymar, Leandro Damiao, and Hulk likely to feature. The team has been on a North American tour, with previous matches including a 4-1 win over the United States and a 2-0 loss to Mexico.
Argentina, currently at the top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings, is coming off a 4-0 victory over Ecuador in their last match, which took place in Buenos Aires. Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi, and Angel Di Maria were all on target in that game and are expected to feature in New Jersey.
However, there is a potential concern for Argentina as AC Milan defender Thiago Silva may not play due to a knee complaint. This could pave the way for Bruno Uvini to make his third international appearance.
In their last friendly match against Brazil, Neymar and Sao Paulo attacking midfielder Lucas both scored to secure a 2-0 win for Brazil. The team has experience at MetLife Stadium, having recorded a 2-0 victory over the United States two years ago.
Meanwhile, in other parts of Asia, Vietnam will travel to China, and Singapore will take on Malaysia on Saturday. Bahrain will meet Kuwait in the first of two friendly games to be played in Egypt's 6th of October City on Friday. Belarus will host Lithuania in Minsk on Thursday.
With a crowd of approximately 75,000 people expected at the stadium, the match between Brazil and Argentina promises to be an exciting affair. Fans of both teams are eagerly awaiting the clash, hoping to witness another thrilling encounter between these two football powerhouses.
Sports enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the upcoming football match between Brazil and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on August 23, 2025. Given the teams' historical rivalry and recent performance, this friendly fixture is expected to be an action-packed football encounter, with the likes of Neymar, Leandro Damiao, Hulk from Brazil and Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi, and Angel Di Maria from Argentina, all likely to feature.
