Brazil earned their third victory at the South and Central American Men's Handball Championship ©Getty Images

Brazil and Argentina remain unbeaten at the South and Central American Men's Handball Championship in Maringá.

Hosts Brazil earned their third successive victory against Chile with a 32-20 result at Ginásio Chico Neto.

Despite their perfect start, they are second in the round-robin table on goal difference. 

Argentina currently lead the way, having comfortably defeated Paraguay 50-21. 

The Argentinian side are the defending champions and topped the podium at last year's Pan American Games in Lima. 

Argentina are the defending champions and Lima 2019 Pan American gold medallists ©Getty Images
Argentina are the defending champions and Lima 2019 Pan American gold medallists ©Getty Images

With both teams now on six points, Argentina have a goal difference of +120, while Brazil have +107. 

Bolivia were victims of their third thrashing of the tournament, losing 55-1 to Uruguay. 

Action continues tomorrow as Chile take on Argentina, Bolivia meet Paraguay and Uruguay come up against Brazil. 

At the end of the round-robin, the top three sides will qualify for the 2021 World Men's Handball Championship in Egypt.