On Tuesday Argentina had a very good match against Peru in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In this match Argentina defeated Peru 1-0 and made its path easy for FIFA World Cup 2026. Lautaro Martinez scored the only winning goal for Argentina, so the credit of this match goes to Martinez.
This is a very important victory for Argentina because with this win they have already missed a lot of chances to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.
Here’s a simple look at how the match went and how Argentina managed to win.
First half: Arg vs Peru
Argentina was dominant in the first half. Messi also created a lot of chances but he looked helpless in front of Peru’s defense.
First half in Arg vs Peru remained tied at 0-0.
2nd half: Arg vs Peru
2nd half also remained tied till the 55th minute. In the 55th minute Martinez scored the winning goal for Argentina.
Role of Messi in Arg vs Peru
Messi himself could not score any goal but still he was the best playmaker of the game. He created a lot of chances for Argentina. And that winning goal was also possible on Messi’s cross shot.
What’s Next for Argentina?
This win keeps Argentina at the top of the South American World Cup qualifiers with 25 points. They are five points ahead of Uruguay, their nearest competitor. With a strong position in the table, Argentina looks set to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
The next matches will be important to keep their lead. For now, the team can enjoy this hard-earned victory and prepare for what’s next.
