Argentina once again proved its superiority, defeating Uruguay 1-0 in a South American World Cup qualifying match.
Sports News: Argentina demonstrated its dominance, beating Uruguay 1-0 in a South American World Cup qualifying match. Despite the absence of captain and star player Lionel Messi, Argentina delivered a stellar performance and secured crucial three points. This victory puts Argentina just one point away from directly qualifying for the World Cup.
Thiago Almada Becomes the Hero
In the match played on Friday, Thiago Almada scored the only and decisive goal for Argentina in the 68th minute. He pierced Uruguay's b defense with a superb shot, securing the victory for his team. This goal proved to be one of the most significant moments for Argentina in the tournament so far.
Argentina currently sits atop the South American qualifying table with 28 points after 13 matches. Even a draw against Brazil in their home match on Tuesday will secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Argentina's Previous Victory Against Brazil
In a previous encounter between Argentina and Brazil, Argentina secured a 1-0 victory at the historic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Coach Lionel Scaloni's team is 15 points ahead of Bolivia, currently in seventh place, with only five rounds of matches remaining in the competition.
Other Teams' Standings
Earlier, Ecuador defeated Venezuela 2-1, securing second place in the South American qualifying table.
Brazil is in third place with 21 points.
Uruguay and Paraguay are in fourth and fifth place with 20 points each.
Colombia remains in sixth place with 19 points.
The top six teams in the South American qualifying will directly qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the seventh-placed team will have to play an intercontinental playoff. Given Argentina's excellent performance and upcoming matches, it is widely expected that the reigning champions will soon officially qualify for the World Cup.
