Argentina Edges Peru in FIFA World Cup Qualifier with Martínez's Historic Goal
Argentina continued their strong campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with a narrow 1-0 victory over Peru at La Bombonera on November 19, 2024. The match was notable for Lautaro Martínez scoring the only goal in the 55th minute, courtesy of a well-placed assist from Lionel Messi, which allowed the team to maintain their position at the top of the CONMEBOL standings with 25 points after 12 matches.
The first half saw Argentina dominate possession but struggle to create clear chances. Julian Alvarez hit the post and Alexis Mac Allister was denied by multiple headers, leaving the teams scoreless at halftime. However, the dynamics shifted in the second half when Messi linked up beautifully with Martínez, who finished spectacularly with a volley.
Despite Argentina’s control of the match, they faced challenges in converting their chances, with Peru showing resilience in defense. Carlos Zambrano of Peru received a yellow card in the closing minutes as Argentina made several substitutions to maintain their lead.
The victory is particularly significant for Martínez, as he equaled Diego Maradona’s record for fifth place among Argentina’s all-time leading goal scorers with 35 international goals. This match also marked Messi’s final game of the year, tying him with U.S. legend Landon Donovan for the most assists in men’s international soccer history, with a total of 58 assists.
Argentina’s win underlines their dominance in the qualifiers, with only one defeat in recent outings, while Peru remains at the lower end of the standings, having struggled to make an impact throughout the qualifiers. As the competition continues, Argentina looks poised to secure their place in the upcoming World Cup.
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