In a 2026 World Cup qualifying match held in Peru, Lionel Messi and his teammates enjoyed a comfortable triumph on the field. The morning of October 18 (Vietnam time) witnessed Argentina’s visit to Peru, and from the start, their superior squad and the presence of Messi dictated the game’s tempo. Argentina effortlessly controlled the match, launching numerous threatening attacks on Peru’s goal.

As expected, the reigning 2022 World Cup champions broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute with a classy goal from Messi. The goal was beautifully set up by Nicolas Gonzalez, who delivered a perfectly placed cross. The excitement continued as Argentina extended their lead to 2-0 in the 42nd minute, with Messi once again finding the back of the net, this time with Enzo Fernandez providing the assist.

The second half saw La Albiceleste maintain their dominance, with Messi leading their relentless attacking display, while Peru struggled to mount any meaningful resistance on their home turf. As the match drew to a close, Argentina tactically slowed down the game, effectively extinguishing Peru’s hopes of salvaging a point.

Ultimately, Tango Dancers emerged triumphant with a 2-0 victory over Peru, solidifying their position at the top of the table with 12 points from 4 matches. Meanwhile, Peru finds themselves stagnant in 9th place, with only 1 point earned after 4 rounds.