Argentina easily defeated Chile to solidify their top position in the group, a match within the South American World Cup qualifiers.

On the morning of September 6 (Vietnam time), the Argentina team hosted Chile at home in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America. With superior class, La Albiceleste easily controlled the game. However, Chile showed discomfort and certainty in their playing style. Facing continuous attacks from Argentina, Chile’s defense remained firm throughout the first half.

The two teams fought fiercely in the first half (Photo: Getty).

Chile almost took the lead at the end of the first half. In the 45+1 minute, they were awarded a corner kick. From this situation, Chile created a dangerous attack. The cross from the right wing was aimed at the second post and center-back Matias Catalan beat Otamendi in the air, but his diagonal header hit the post.

After the break, Argentina continued to dominate the game. Their relentless efforts helped Lionel Scaloni’s team achieve their goal. In the 48th minute, De Paul dropped the ball from the right wing to Alvarez, who then crossed it inside. Lautaro Martinez cleverly dropped the ball, allowing Mac Allister to run in and finish with one touch, opening the score for Argentina.

The excitement after the first goal helped Argentina play more confidently and they quickly doubled the gap. In the 84th minute, Lo Celso stole the ball from the Chilean player in the middle and passed it to the left wing for Alvarez. Although the shooting angle was not really favorable, Alvarez’s left-footed shot still went beyond the reach of goalkeeper Arias, hit the bottom of the crossbar and flew into the net.

Alvarez scored a great goal for Argentina (Photo: Getty).

Argentina did not stop there. In the 90+1 minute, substitute Paulo Dybala sealed the 3-0 victory after a cross-angle shot from Garnacho’s assist.

In the end, Argentina won convincingly 3-0 against Chile. This result helped coach Scaloni’s team consolidate the top position in the South American World Cup qualifying round with 18 points after 7 matches.

90+5′: FULL TIME!!! Argentina 3-0 Chile.

90+1′: GOAL. 3-0 for Argentina!!! From Garnacho’s pass, Dybala adjusted the ball to his left foot before unleashing a diagonal shot that hit the Chilean net.

84′: GOAL. Julian Alvarez suddenly unleashed a powerful shot from outside the penalty area. The ball traveled with an unpredictable trajectory and left the Chilean goalkeeper helpless. The score is 2-0 for Argentina.

80′: The current number of shots on target for both teams is 10:3. The statistics for shots on target are 5:0.

76′: The match was interrupted, Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) was injured and a physiotherapist had to enter the field.

69′: Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) received an accurate pass and had time in the penalty area to shoot low towards the middle of the goal. Gabriel Arias guessed the intention and denied it with an excellent save.

68′: Chile could not take advantage of the corner kick because the defense cleared the ball upfield.

60′ : Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) gets past the defender on the edge of the box and fires a shot at goal, the ball flies slightly over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and it’s a goal kick for Chile.

58′: Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) took a free kick but the ball was cleared.

52′: Nicolas Gonzalez was substituted due to injury. Lionel Scaloni gave the chance to Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina).

48′: GOAL. 1-0 to Argentina! Alexis Mac Allister gets on the scoresheet with a fine finish.

46′: SECOND HALF BEGINS!!!

45+4′: END OF FIRST HALF!!!

45+1′: Matias Catalan (Chile) jumped high to receive a long pass in the penalty area, but his header only hit the right post and flew out!

33′: Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) lies on the field after being tackled and a physiotherapist has entered the field to provide medical treatment for him.

30′: Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) committed a rough foul on his opponent and was given a yellow card by the referee.

21′: Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina) received a pass from a free kick and tried to head the ball into the middle of the goal. However, Gabriel Arias was alert and successfully blocked it.

10′: Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) received a good pass and from outside the penalty area, he launched a promising shot, but the shot was blocked by a defender. The referee pointed to the corner flag and Argentina will be awarded a corner kick.

1′: The match begins!!!, Argentina is the team that kicks off.