Five World Cup qualifying matches were played in South America.
Lionel Messi brought victory to Argentina in the qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. The reigning world champions played away to Peru and confidently defeated their opponents 2:0.
Both goals were scored midway through the first half by Messi, who entered the field wearing the captain’s armband and played the entire match.
World Cup 2026. Qualification. October 18
Peru – Argentina – 0:2
Goals: Messi, 32, 34
Meanwhile, Brazil unexpectedly lost to Uruguay on the road. The goals were scored by Darwin Nunez and Nicolas de la Cruz.
World Cup 2026. Qualification. October 18
Uruguay – Brazil – 2:0
Goals: Darwin Nunez, 42, La Cruz, 77
So, Brazil has 7 points left after 4 rounds, Uruguay and Venezuela have the same number. The leader is Argentina, who left without a loss.
South America will have 6 teams qualify for the 2026 World Cup, and one more will make it to the playoffs.
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