Argentina, with a narrow victory (1-0) which does not reflect its domination of Peru, takes the lead in South American qualifications for the 2026 World Cup, while Brazil still fails to convince by snatching a draw against Argentina. Uruguay on Tuesday.
The world champions (25 points), who had just suffered their third defeat (2-1 in Paraguay, after setbacks against Uruguay and Colombia), moved forward again in the Bombonera of Buenos Aires against the last of this unique group which has not yet won a single match (3 points).
With 75% possession in the first half, Argentina stormed the Peruvian goal but Julian Alvarezwell offset by Lionel Messifound the base of the post (22nd). Balls stolen from the eight-time Ballon d’Or to bypass a grouped defense, or set pieces for the headerAlexis MacAlister tirelessly fled the frame until the break.
It was inevitably from Messi that the spark came, with an incursion by the Argentine captain into the area which monopolized four defenders. His perfect delivery found Lautaro Martinez at the penalty spot which rose for a powerful volley from the left for his 32nd goal in the selection. Unstoppable (1-0, 55th).
With 25 points, Argentina (8W, 1D, 3D) is ahead of its pursuers. Uruguay (2nd, 20 points) brought home a point from Salvador de Bahia against a Brazil which is still struggling to convince after a pitiful draw (1-1) in Venezuela.
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