Lionel Messi’s Argentina will be on the verge of confirming a 2026 World Cup if it beats Peru in Buenos Aires in South American qualifying on Tuesday. Victory would give Argentina 25 points from 12 matches, historically good enough for at least sixth place in the 10-team standings. South America has six entries into the World Cup.
Argentina ’s Lionel Messi controls the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Paraguay in Asuncion, Paraguay, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Brazil’s coach Dorival Junior reacts during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Venezuela at Monumental stadium in Maturin, Venezuela, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Uruguay ’s coach Marcelo Bielsa reacts during a qualifying soccer match against Colombia for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay , Friday, Nov.
Marcelo Bielsa, who was recently under fire by Uruguay great Luis Suárez, will seek to add at least one point to the team’s tally to prove Friday’s last minute 3-2 victory against Colombia was no fluke.Argentina left behind defenders Lisandro Martínez and Germán Pezzella when it travelled to Paraguay. Another three were injured out of the home match against Peru: Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina and Nicolás Tagliafico. The trio started against Paraguay.
Scalopni is expected to field Gonzalo Montiel in Molina’s place; Leonardo Balerdi in Romero’s; and Facundo Medina replacing Tagliafico.Brazil summoned right back Danilo in the only change to the team that drew with Venezuela 1-1 on Thursday. Danilo replaced Vanderson, who was suspended. Dorival Júnior was already under pressure to bring in the experienced right back and avoid testing too many new players.
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