World Cup
Almost a hat-trick. Argentina beat Peru in 2026 World Cup qualifiers with Messi’s brace
On the night of October 18, the 2026 World Cup 4th qualifying round match was played between the national teams of Argentina and Peru in the South American region. The match ended with a score of 2:0 in favor of the reigning world champion.
Star striker Lionel Messi drew attention with the goal he scored in the first half. Leo entered the field with his captain’s armband and played the entire match.
In the 57th minute, Leo scored the 3rd goal, but the goal was canceled due to offside.
Argentina currently sits first in South America’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers. It is possible for the team to get 12 points out of 12 at the end of 4 rounds. No goals were scored against Argentina in 2023.
Uruguay, Brazil and Venezuela share the 2nd, 3rd and 4th places with 7 points.
6 teams will participate in the 2026 World Cup in South America and one more team will qualify for the play-offs.
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
4th round, 17-18 October
Peru – Argentina – 0:2
Goals: Messi, 32, 34
tournament table
⚽ @Argentina 🇦🇷 2 (Lionel #Messi x2) 🆚 #Peru 🇵🇪 0
👉 ¡Final of the party!
🔜 elenco command by Lionel #Scaloni I’m talking about this cara a la camino of Victoria #CopaMundial2026 pic.twitter.com/6ue4fysvJG
— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) 18 October 2023
Source: Sport UA
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