Brazil found themselves struggling and on the back foot, but Raphinha almost managed to make the scoreline more respectable when his well-hit free-kick narrowly went over the crossbar, nearly offering a glimmer of hope for the Selecao. Argentina, however, were not finished, and they almost added a fifth late in the game when Leandro Paredes unleashed a powerful drive from distance, forcing Bento into a strong save to parry the shot away. Despite Brazil’s late push, Argentina’s dominant performance saw them not only secure the three points but also solidify their position at the top of the table, while Brazil's disappointing defeat left them worrying as they slipped to fourth, with their World Cup place still not certain.