A small feat was achieved by an important player of the Argentina team this week.
By winning by the smallest of margins against Peru in their qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup (1-0), Argentina, untouchable leader of the AmSud zone concluded this year 2024 on a very good note . The world champion and double American champion selection thus retains its first place in the FIFA rankings ahead of the French team.
A success which bears the signature of Lautaro Martinez. While we were waiting for yet another kick from the magical Lionel Messi, it was the Inter Milan striker who delivered the Albiceleste by finding the net with a beautiful acrobatic rebound.
Lautaro Martinez equals Maradona!
This nice goal allows Lautaro Martinez to enter a very closed circle. Always renowned for its attackers, Argentina has been able to count on illustrious scorers in its history. The record goal scorer for the national team was Diego Maradona for a long time, before the legend was overtaken by players of future generations.
With 32 goals to his name for the national team, Diego Maradona has been equaled by Lautaro Martinez, who therefore joins the top 5 of Argentina's best scorers. A ranking dominated by Lionel Messi (112 goals). La Pulga is followed by Gabriel Batistuta (55 goals), Sergio Agüero (41 goals) and Hernan Crespo (35 goals).
