World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Brazil beats Argentina 3-1
Jun. 2, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Brazil defeated Argentina by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday.
The result put the Brazilians top of the group with 12 points. Argentina is second with 11 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet third-placed Chile on June 6, while Argentina will face Paraguay.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 5 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
- 17 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) Runners-up (1950, 1998) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 13 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Brazil
3:1
Argentina
3:1 (1:0)
- 2 June 2004
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 12 |
| Argentina | 11 |
 Chile | 10 |
 Paraguay | 10 |
 Venezuela | 9 |
 Peru | 8 |
 Ecuador | 7 |
 Uruguay | 7 |
 Bolivia | 6 |
 Colombia | 4 |
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