Marquinhos Apologizes After Brazil's 4-1 World Cup Qualifying Loss to Argentina

Brazil captain Marquinhos apologized to fans after a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Argentina in World Cup qualifiers, marking Brazil's heaviest loss in this context. Argentina's early goals from Julian Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez set the tone, with Brazil only managing a single goal from Matheus Cunha before further strikes from Alexis Mac Allister and Giuliano Simeone sealed the match. Marquinhos criticized the team's poor start and acknowledged that both players and coach Dorival Jr. share responsibility for the loss, stating, "It's not just the coach's fault... We can all do better." Brazil's recent form is concerning, with only one win in their last four matches, leaving them fourth in the South American standings as they fight for World Cup qualification. Meanwhile, Argentina has secured their spot for the 2026 tournament. Manager Lionel Scaloni expressed pride in his team's performance, highlighting their cohesive play.