Argentina

Argentina

1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
Ronaldo equals WCQs goal record, Messi finishes top in South America Ronaldo equals WCQs goal record, Messi finishes top in South America

Cristiano Ronaldo become the joint-top goalscorer in World Cup qualifiers in Portugal's 3-2 triumph at Hungary on Tuesday.

Why is Lionel Messi not committing to the 2026 World Cup with Argentina? Why is Lionel Messi not committing to the 2026 World Cup with Argentina?

Kasey Keller and Alejandro Moreno discuss Lionel Messi's future with Argentina ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Messi will 'take his time' on '26 World Cup decision - Scaloni Messi will 'take his time' on '26 World Cup decision - Scaloni

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni addressed the growing uncertainty that Lionel Messi will choose not to play at the upcoming 2026 World Cup, reaffirming the team captain will "take this time calmly" before making a final decision.

Scaloni admits he hasn't spoken to Messi about 2026 World Cup Scaloni admits he hasn't spoken to Messi about 2026 World Cup

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni speaks about Lionel Messi's future with the national team.

Could Lionel Messi retire before the 2026 World Cup? Could Lionel Messi retire before the 2026 World Cup?

Gab & Juls discuss Lionel Messi's reaction after Argentina's win against Venezuela.

Lionel Messi says goodbye in Argentina, 'we'll see' on World Cup Lionel Messi says goodbye in Argentina, 'we'll see' on World Cup

Lionel Messi got emotional after playing his final competitive match in Argentina in a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Venezuela on Thursday in Buenos Aires, saying that finishing in front of his home fans was something he "always dreamed of."

Messi nets 2 in last home game as Argentina win Messi nets 2 in last home game as Argentina win

Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0 on Thursday night as Lionel Messi scored two goals in his final competitive home match in front of his country's fans in Buenos Aires.

Emotional Scaloni: Hope Messi isn't playing last Argentina home game Emotional Scaloni: Hope Messi isn't playing last Argentina home game

An emotional Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi deserved a special reception when playing his likely his last competitive game in Argentina on Thursday.

Which South Americans made transfers with the World Cup in mind? Which South Americans made transfers with the World Cup in mind?

With the World Cup little under a year away, which South American players have taken advantage of the summer transfer window to help their World Cup chances?

Lionel Messi gets standing ovation at Argentina theatre show Lionel Messi gets standing ovation at Argentina theatre show

Lionel Messi got a standing ovation as he took to the stage at a Buenos Aires theatre on Tuesday evening.

WCQ - CONMEBOL Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Argentina 18 +21 38
2 Ecuador 18 +9 29
3 Colombia 18 +10 28
4 Uruguay 18 +10 28
5 Brazil 18 +7 28
6 Paraguay 18 +4 28
7 Bolivia 18 -18 20
8 Venezuela 18 -10 18
9 Peru 18 -15 12
10 Chile 18 -18 11
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Julián Álvarez.. 4 18 3
Lautaro Martín.. 4 14 1
Nicolás Otamen.. 3 17 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Julián Álvarez.. 3 18 4
Exequiel Palac.. 3 9 0
Nicolás Gonzál.. 2 12 2