The Brazilian national team suffered a heavy defeat against their Argentine rivals 4-1 in the 14th round of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Raphinha had made controversial statements before the match during a conversation with the legend Romário, saying: "Will you attack Argentina? On the field and off the field if necessary, they do not deserve pity, they must be crushed."

Following the defeat, Raphinha became the talk of social media in recent hours, with many followers believing that the loss of the Seleção was a form of "punishment" for Raphinha's statements.

Social media users believe that Raphinha's comments were a "disparagement" of the Argentine national team, which won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

It is worth noting that the Argentine national team has secured its place in the finals of the 2026 World Cup.