The Argentina national team has won its next victory in the South American qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup.
Idman.biz reports that in the match where Lionel Messi scored twice, the Argentinians defeated Venezuela 3-0.
Lautaro Martinez scored the team's other goal.
With this result, Argentina secured a place in the World Cup as the leader of the qualifying round. Venezuela, which is in 7th place, will retain its chance to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the play-off matches.
Brazil also secured a place in the championship by winning a confident victory at the "Marakana" stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil – Chile 3:0
Goals: Estevao (38), Lucas Paqueta (72), Bruno Guimaraes (73)
Uruguay – Peru 3:0
Goals: Aguirre (14), Arrascaeta (58), Vinas (80)
Colombia – Bolivia 3:0
Goals: James Rodriguez (31), Cordoba (74), Quintero (83)
Paraguay – Ecuador 0:0
This draw was enough for Paraguay to formalize its place in the top six.
Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador and Paraguay will go directly to the 2026 World Cup from South America. The team that finishes in 7th place will compete in the intercontinental play-offs. Currently, Venezuela is in this position, while Bolivia is 1 point behind and maintains its chances. Chile and Peru have lost their World Cup hopes.
It should be noted that the World Championship will be held for the first time in history in three countries - the USA, Me
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