Argentina Edges Peru as South American World Cup Qualifying Tightens

Lionel Messi's assist and Lautaro Martínez's goal secure Argentina's lead, while Brazil struggles to impress in a draw with Uruguay.

Argentina's 1-0 victory over Peru, powered by Lautaro Martínez's volley, brings them closer to securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Brazil remains in fifth place after a 1-1 draw with Uruguay, with fans expressing frustration over inconsistent performances despite Gerson's standout goal.
Ecuador climbed to third in the standings with a resilient 1-0 win over Colombia, even after going down to 10 men early in the match.
Paraguay continues its remarkable turnaround in qualifying, securing a dramatic 2-2 draw with Bolivia to remain in playoff contention.
Chile revived faint qualification hopes with a decisive 4-2 win over Venezuela, while Peru remains at the bottom of the table with only seven points.