From The Rio Times · Carlos Silva · · 1m 30s
Brazil Women Beat Argentina 3-1
Brazil women's team defeats Argentina 3-1 in friendly match, losing two NWSL players to injuries.
In brief
Brazil women's team defeats Argentina 3-1 in friendly match, losing two NWSL players to injuries. Brazil beat Argentina 3-1 in a friendly match on October 10, 2026, but released two NWSL players due to injuries. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Brazil Women Beat Argentina
Brazil women's national team defeated Argentina 3-1 in a friendly match on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
“brazil beat argentina 3-1 at estádio beira-rio in porto alegre on saturday 10 october”
Two NWSL Players Injured
Brazil's football federation released defender Bruninha of Gotham FC and midfielder Angelina of Orlando Pride due to injuries.
“the cfb said bruninha sprained her knee during the match, and tests then confirmed the ligament rupture”
Bruninha's Injury Details
Bruninha tore a ligament in her knee during the match, requiring surgery after the October international window ends.
“scans confirmed a complete rupture of bruninha's anterior cruciate ligament”
Angelina's Injury Details
Angelina broke her nose in a direct blow to the face during the match, continuing treatment with Orlando Pride.
“angelina suffered a direct blow to the face, the federation said”
Crowd Attendance
More than 20,000 fans attended the match at Beira-Rio, a 2027 Women's World Cup venue.
“the crowd topped 20 000, according to lance”
Next Match Scheduled
Brazil will face Argentina again on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Arena Pernambuco near Recife.
“the second friendly is on tuesday 13 october at arena pernambuco in são lourenço da mata”
World Cup Venue
Beira-Rio is a 2027 Women's World Cup venue hosting seven matches in 2027, including six group games and one round-of-16 tie.
“porto alegre's city government says beira-rio will host seven matches in 2027”
Injury Timeline
Bruninha will stay with the squad until the October international window ends and then have surgery; Angelina continues treatment with Orlando Pride.
“bruninha will stay with the squad until the october international window ends and then have surgery”
What Happens Next
Brazil plays Argentina again on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Arena Pernambuco near Recife, with kickoff at 8:30 p.m. Brasília time.
“kickoff is 8 30 p.m. brasília time, which is 7 30 p.m. et”
The headline
Brazil beat Argentina 3-1 in a friendly match on October 10, 2026, but released two NWSL players due to injuries.
