Messi, Vinicius Have Frustrating Nights as Argentina Loses and Brazil Draws in World Cup Qualifying

Argentina Loses to Saudi Arabia in Upset

Argentina, one of the favorites to win the World Cup, suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening match of the qualifying tournament. Lionel Messi, Argentina's captain and one of the best players in the world, had a frustrating night. He was unable to create many chances for his teammates and was often double-teamed by Saudi defenders.

Brazil Draws with Colombia

Brazil, another favorite to win the World Cup, was held to a 0-0 draw by Colombia in their opening match. Vinicius Junior, a rising star for Brazil, had a quiet night. He was unable to beat his defender on the dribble and was often dispossessed.

Both Teams Face an Uphill Battle

Both Argentina and Brazil now face an uphill battle to qualify for the World Cup. Argentina is in third place in their group, while Brazil is in second place. Both teams will need to win their remaining matches to have a chance of qualifying for the tournament.

Messi and Vinicius Looking to Rebound

Messi and Vinicius will be looking to rebound in their next matches. Messi will be hoping to lead Argentina to a victory over Venezuela, while Vinicius will be hoping to help Brazil defeat Uruguay. Both players will be determined to prove that they can be the difference-makers for their teams.