Argentina secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Peru, bringing their total to 25 points in the race for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This win puts Argentina five points ahead of Uruguay, their closest competitor.
Despite dominating the match, the breakthrough didn’t come until the 55th minute, when Lautaro Martínez scored a stunning goal from a Messi cross, breaking the deadlock. This marked Messi’s 61st assist for the Argentinian national team.
With this victory, Argentina cements its position at the top of the South American qualifiers until March, when they face Uruguay and Brazil. Meanwhile, Peru drops to the bottom of the table with just seven points, two behind Chile.
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