Argentina maintain top spot in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after beating Chile 3-0

At the Monumental Stadium, the home team Argentina had an easy match despite not being able to penetrate the Chilean net in the first half. However, the overwhelming play of Alvarez and his teammates made Chile almost helpless.

At the beginning of the second half, in the 48th minute, Mac Allister materialized the home team’s pressure with an accurate finish to open the score at 1-0. This was also an exemplary coordination by Argentina when the ball was circulated from home and then developed into the opponent’s penalty area.

 

Argentina completed a big victory when the two strikers on the attack, Alvarez and substitute Dybala, both shone.

From outside the Chilean penalty area, Alvarez had a beautiful finish with his weaker left foot in the 84th minute, thereby reaching the milestone of 100 goals in his career.

In the 90+1 minute, Dybala completed the home team’s brilliant performance when he scored a cross to seal a 3-0 victory.

Argentina continued to hold the top spot in the 2026 World Cup qualifying rankings in South America with 18 points after 7 matches. They won 6 and lost only 1 match. Without Lionel Messi in the squad, the reigning world champions still showed efficiency and open play.

In this match, Mac Allister continued to be the soul of Argentina’s play, the Liverpool star had 35/40 Accurate passes, 3 shots, 1 dribbles, 8 Passes into final third, 6 Recoveries, 2 Interceptions, 6 duels