Brazilian national team star Marquinhos appeared in press statements after the 4-1 loss against Argentina in the 14th round of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Marquinhos said: "It is difficult to explain what happened; it is a very painful defeat, especially in a classic like this on their home ground. Now, it is hard to analyze what happened today."

He added: "We started the match very poorly and did not show the required level. The Argentine team played with great confidence, performed well, and played smartly."

He emphasized: "We did not know how to implement what we wanted. It is not just the coach's fault, but also the responsibility of all the players; everyone must take responsibility. It is difficult to talk after this loss, we must maintain our focus."

He continued: "We understand the fans' sadness over this defeat, and we ask them to remain calm at this moment. We will continue to work hard, and we will strive to get out of this difficult situation. We know that teams like Argentina have faced such difficult circumstances and succeeded in overcoming them. With the strength of our team and our work, we will get through this tough moment."