Argentina's World Cup Hopes Dented by Controversial Paraguay Defeat

Lionel Messi criticizes referee decisions as Argentina suffers a 1-2 loss, marking their third defeat in the qualifiers.

Argentina remains at the top of the World Cup qualifying table with 22 points despite their loss to Paraguay.
Lionel Messi expressed frustration over a non-call by referee Anderson Daronco after a foul by Omar Alderete, who later scored the winning goal.
Argentina took an early lead with a goal by Lautaro Martínez, but Paraguay equalized with Antonio Sanabria's overhead kick.
This defeat marks Argentina's second loss in their last four qualifying matches, having recently defeated Bolivia 6-0.
Brazil, Argentina's rival, drew 1-1 with Venezuela, moving them to third place in the qualifiers with 17 points.