Decisive, Lionel Messi scored the winning goal for Argentina against Ecuador, in the first round of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi decided and scored a great free kick to guarantee the victory of the Argentina about Ecuadorby 1 to 0, on the night of this Thursday, 07, at the Monumental de Núñez, for the first round of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
With the goal, the Argentine star broke the record for the best scorer in the history of the Qualifiers, equaling a great friend, the Uruguayan. Luis Suarez. Messi reached 29 goals in the qualifying tournament.
The victory ensures three points for the Argentine national team on the way to the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The selection occupies the lead alongside the Colombiawho earlier beat Venezuela by the same score.
Top Scorers in the South American Qualifiers
Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 29 in 61 games
Luis Suarez (Uruguay) – 29 goals out of 62
Marcelo Moreno (Bolivia) – 22 out of 58
Alexis Sanchez (Chile) – 20 out of 56
Hernán Crespo (Argentina) – 19 out of 33
Marcelo Salas (Chile) – 18 goals out of 32
Edinson Cavani (Uruguay) – 18 out of 49
Ivan Zamorano (Chile) – 17 out of 24
Joaquin Botero (Bolivia) – 16 out of 31
Agustin Delgado (Ecuador) – 16 out of 32
Arturo Vidal (Chile) – 16 out of 50
Source: sportbuzz
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