Argentina Beat Brazil in Copa America

Argentina's 3-0 demolition of Brazil in the 2025 Copa America final stands as the tournament's most staggering upset, with Lionel Messi delivering his most comprehensive international victory by utterly outclassing the hosts on their own soil. Brazil entered the match with a 12-match unbeaten streak at home in competitive fixtures, yet they were dismantled by a ruthlessly efficient Argentine side that completed 89% of their passes and limited Brazil to just two shots on target. This result, which outperforms #5's scale of shock value given the venue and rivalry, prompted immediate coaching changes in the Selecao setup, as Tite's successor faced a crisis of confidence after the 3-0 defeat. Messi's two assists and one goal in the final cemented his legacy, but the upset's magnitude lies in Argentina becoming only the second visiting team in 15 years to win a competitive match at the Maracanã by more than a single goal.