Argentina Women’s Team Draws 2-2 With Brazil Despite Red Card, per Infobae
The Argentina women’s national football team secured a 2-2 draw against Brazil at the Arena de Pernambuco in Recife on October 13, 2026, overcoming a two-goal deficit despite finishing the match with ten players after Sofía Domínguez received a red card for pulling Kerolin’s hair, as reported by Infobae.
The friendly match served as preparation for the upcoming World Cup, following a 3-1 defeat for Argentina in the first fixture at Porto Alegre’s Beira-Rio Stadium. Domínguez was dismissed by Mexican referee Erika Monserrat González Nevárez — assisted by lineswomen María Fernanda Juárez Martínez and Aranza Quero Aguilar, fourth official Andreza Helena Siqueira, and VAR Lizzet Amairany García Olvera — at the 12-minute mark of the second half during a sideline dispute over the restart of play. The expulsion occurred moments after Argentina had tied the match.
Brazil Leads Before Argentina Cuts Deficit
Brazil opened the scoring early in the first half when Bia Zaneratto converted a header from a cross by Raíssa Bahia, according to Infobae’s account of the tactical developments. Giovanni Garbelini added a second goal for the hosts after a shot by Priscila deflected off the Argentine defense. Before the interval, Argentina cut the deficit to 2-1 through Daiana Falfán, who finished a collective build-up involving Agostina Holzheier and Florencia Bonsegundo.
Bonsegundo Levels Score Before Domínguez Red Card
Early in the second half, Holzheier drew a foul inside the penalty area. Bonsegundo converted the subsequent penalty kick with a powerful shot down the middle to level the score at 2-2. Shortly after the equalizer, Domínguez was shown a straight red card for grabbing Kerolin’s hair during a confrontation over a throw-in on the right flank.
Resilience Against Sustained Pressure
Playing a man down for the remainder of the fixture, coach Germán Portanova’s squad managed to withstand sustained offensive pressure from the hosts to preserve the draw. AFA materials noted that Portanova assessed the performance by stating that the team competed better in the second half and found necessary scoring chances against a direct regional rival.
Historical Context of the Rivalry
Out of 22 historical encounters between the two national teams, Brazil has claimed 18 victories. Argentina’s previous wins include a 2-0 result at the 2006 South American Championship in Mar del Plata, with goals scored by Eva González and Belén Potassa; a penalty shootout victory following a scoreless draw at the 2014 Odesur Games, featuring conversions from Fabiana Vallejos, Mariana Larroquette, Beatriz Vaz, Estefanía Banini, and Mercedes Pereyra alongside a decisive penalty save by captain and goalkeeper Elisabeth Minnig; and a 2-0 group-stage win at the 2014 Copa América in Ecuador. Argentina entered that 2014 meeting following a 1-0 loss to Chile and a 4-0 victory against Bolivia, while Brazil had defeated Venezuela 5-0 and Colombia 2-1.
Argentina Faces Germany Before 2027 World Cup
Argentina’s next fixture will be against Germany in November to reinaugurate the Estadio Único de La Plata Diego Armando Maradona Tricampeones del Mundo. The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, hosted by Brazil across eight cities, is scheduled to run from June 24 to July 25, 2027, featuring 32 participating teams. The iconic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host both the opening match — featuring the host nation on Thursday, June 24, 2027 — and the final on July 25, alongside one of the semifinals. São Paulo will host the other semifinal and the third-place match. The tournament draw is set for December 11, 2026, at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro (MAM Río), a ceremony organized by FIFA that will determine the group-stage composition for qualified squads and national teams competing in February for the remaining available slots. Argentina secured its place at Brasil 2027 in June 2026 by drawing 1-1 against Peru in Lanús, with a goal by Mercedes Diz, marking the Albiceleste’s third World Cup appearance and fifth overall.
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