Updated On: 19 October, 2023 08:49 AM IST | Uruguay | AFP
While Argentina continued their serene progress through qualifying, arch-rivals Brazil suffered a nightmare 0-2 defeat in Montevideo, crashing to a first loss against Uruguay in 22 years

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (centre) celebrates his goal with teammates Enzo Fernandez (left) and Rodrigo De Paul in Lima on Tuesday. Pic/AFP
Lionel Messi scored two goals as Argentina extended their perfect start to South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory over Peru. The Inter Miami star took his international goal tally to 106 with strikes in the 32nd and 42nd minutes at Lima’s Estadio Nacional.