Argentina, thanks to a narrow victory (1-0) against Peru on Tuesday, took the lead in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Brazil again failed to convince by snatching a draw against Uruguay (1-1).
The world champions, who had just suffered their third defeat (2-1 in Paraguay), moved forward again in the Bombonera of Buenos Aires against the last of this unique group which has not yet won a single match .
It was from Messi that the spark came, with an incursion by the Argentine captain into the area which monopolized 4 defenders. His perfect delivery found Lautaro Martinez (55th) at the penalty spot who rose for a volley from the left for his 32nd goal in the selection.
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Harmless Brazil
Uruguay (2nd) brought home a point from Salvador de Bahia against a Brazil which is still struggling to convince. In the 54th minute, Real Madrid’s Uruguayan attacking midfielder Federico Valverde, at the left entrance to the area, opened his foot for a curling shot which deceived Ederson (1-0).
In a finally unbridled match, Raphinha saw his cross at the far post pushed back with a header which failed on Gerson at the edge of the area. The Flamengo midfielder instantly volleyed with his left foot (1-1, 62nd).
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