In 2005, Brazil and Argentina participated in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Brazil entered the competition as the reigning World Cup champions at the time.
Since Brazil had also won the Copa América the previous year, however, Copa runners-up Argentina was allowed to participate in the tournament to take up the vacated berth.
In the semi-finals, Brazil eliminated host nation Germany, while Argentina eliminated Mexico.
This competition was the first time the two rivals would meet in a final game of a tournament sponsored by FIFA.
In a surprising turn of events, the Brazilian team won the game easily, thrashing the Argentines 4–1.
Adriano scored twice for Brazil, along with Kaká and Ronaldinho, while Pablo Aimar scored Argentina's only goal.
In 2005, Brazil and Argentina participated in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup. Brazil entered the competition as the reigning World Cup champions at the time. Since Brazil had also won the Copa América the previous year, however, Copa runners-up Argentina was allowed to participate in the tournament to take up the vacated berth. In the semi-finals, Brazil eliminated host nation Germany, while Argentina eliminated Mexico. This competition was the first time the two rivals would meet in a final game of a tournament sponsored by FIFA. In a surprising turn of events, the Brazilian team won the game easily, thrashing the Argentines 4–1. Adriano scored twice for Brazil, along with Kaká and Ronaldinho, while Pablo Aimar scored Argentina's only goal.
Argentina–Brazil football rivalry