Argentinië Triumphs Over Chile Without Messi and Di María
Argentinië’s Stellar Performance in World Cup Qualification
Argentinië has achieved its sixth victory in seven matches during the qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The world champions from 2022 and winners of the recent Copa América faced Chile in Buenos Aires and won decisively with a score of 3-0.
Key Highlights of the Match
- Early Lead: The home team took an early lead just after halftime.
- Mac Allister's Goal: Alexis Mac Allister scored the first goal following a cross from Julián Álvarez.
- Álvarez Doubles the Margin: Lautaro Martínez assisted as Álvarez struck a stunning shot.
- Dybala’s Late Effort: Paulo Dybala, who came off the bench, sealed the victory in injury time.
After seven matches, Argentinië stands with 18 points, leading by five points over Uruguay, which has played one additional match. The top six teams in World Cup qualification will secure their spots for the tournament, with the seventh-place team entering the playoffs. Currently, Brazil sits in sixth place and could find itself in a precarious position.
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