Argentina vs Peru, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOLSuperb Martinez strike gives Argentina home win over Peru
Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez scored in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win against Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Álex Valera (Peru).
- 2': Lionel Messi (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Foul by Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina).
- 2': Luis Advíncula (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 3': Foul by Álex Valera (Peru).
- 4': Attempt missed. Nicolás Tagliafico (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Gonzalo Montiel.
- 5': Foul by Enzo Fernández (Argentina).
- 5': Sergio Peña (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Foul by Álex Valera (Peru).
- 7': Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Corner, Peru. Conceded by Nicolás Otamendi.
- 11': Foul by Oliver Sonne (Peru).
- 11': Julián Alvarez (Argentina) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 13': Offside, Argentina. Gonzalo Montiel is caught offside.
- 14': Foul by Nicolás Tagliafico (Argentina).
- 14': Paolo Guerrero (Peru) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 18': Foul by Alexander Callens (Peru).
- 18': Lionel Messi (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 20': Attempt missed. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Enzo Fernández.
- 22': Julián Alvarez (Argentina) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Lautaro Martínez.
- 24': Attempt missed. Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Julián Alvarez with a through ball.
- 26': Foul by Enzo Fernández (Argentina).
- 26': Sergio Peña (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Luis Advíncula (Peru).
- 27': Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 36': Foul by Enzo Fernández (Argentina).
- 36': Jesús Castillo (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Offside, Peru. Paolo Guerrero is caught offside.
- 37': Foul by Jesús Castillo (Peru).
- 37': Lionel Messi (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Foul by Álex Valera (Peru).
- 41': Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Sergio Peña (Peru).
- 42': Lionel Messi (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 43': Attempt saved. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 43': Foul by Miguel Araujo (Peru).
- 43': Julián Alvarez (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 44': Miguel Araujo (Peru) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Foul by Sergio Peña (Peru).
- 45': Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Enzo Fernández (Argentina) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+2': Foul by Álex Valera (Peru).
- 45'+2': Attempt missed. Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Lionel Messi with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Argentina 0, Peru 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Argentina 0, Peru 0.
- 55': Goal! Argentina 1, Peru 0. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Lionel Messi.
- 60': Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 60': Foul by Carlos Zambrano (Peru).
- 61': Attempt missed. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Rodrigo De Paul with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 62': Foul by Alexander Callens (Peru).
- 62': Lionel Messi (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 62': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Sergio Peña.
- 64': Substitution, Peru. Gianluca Lapadula replaces Paolo Guerrero because of an injury.
- 65': Foul by Nicolás Otamendi (Argentina).
- 65': Gianluca Lapadula (Peru) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Attempt missed. Gianluca Lapadula (Peru) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 67': Foul by Oliver Sonne (Peru).
- 67': Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 73': Substitution, Peru. Bryan Reyna replaces Oliver Sonne.
- 73': Substitution, Peru. Édison Flores replaces Álex Valera.
- 75': Attempt missed. Sergio Peña (Peru) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Gianluca Lapadula following a fast break.
- 76': Substitution, Argentina. Nehuén Pérez replaces Gonzalo Montiel.
- 77': Attempt saved. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Enzo Fernández.
- 77': Foul by Enzo Fernández (Argentina).
- 77': Édison Flores (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Foul by Luis Advíncula (Peru).
- 78': Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Substitution, Argentina. Giuliano Simeone replaces Lautaro Martínez.
- 81': Substitution, Argentina. Giovani Lo Celso replaces Rodrigo De Paul.
- 82': Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Giovani Lo Celso.
- 82': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Carlos Zambrano.
- 85': Foul by Enzo Fernández (Argentina).
- 85': Édison Flores (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Substitution, Peru. Piero Quispe replaces Sergio Peña.
- 86': Substitution, Peru. José Rivera replaces Andy Polo.
- 88': Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 88': Foul by Carlos Zambrano (Peru).
- 88': Carlos Zambrano (Peru) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Substitution, Argentina. Facundo Medina replaces Leonardo Balerdi.
- 90': Substitution, Argentina. Leandro Paredes replaces Alexis Mac Allister.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Foul by Bryan Reyna (Peru).
- 90'+1': Nicolás Tagliafico (Argentina) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+3': Foul by Julián Alvarez (Argentina).
- 90'+3': Jesús Castillo (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Gianluca Lapadula (Peru) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+4': Foul by Julián Alvarez (Argentina).
- 90'+4': Luis Advíncula (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Argentina 1, Peru 0.
- 0': Match ends, Argentina 1, Peru 0.
Statistics
 PER |
ARG |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 0 |
| 26.4 | Possession | 73.6 |
| 2 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 202 | Accurate Passes | 738 |
| 277 | Passes | 802 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 7 | Crosses | 9 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 49 | Long Balls | 36 |
| 16 | Accurate Long Balls | 28 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 15 | Tackles | 10 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 11 | Effective Clearances | 12 |
| 11 | Clearances | 12 |
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
Venue: Alberto José Armando (La Bombonera)
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Attendance: 52,000
Venue: Alberto José Armando (La Bombonera)
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Attendance: 52,000
WCQ - CONMEBOL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 14 | +18 | 31 |
| 2 | Ecuador | 14 | +8 | 23 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 14 | +7 | 21 |
| 4 | Brazil | 14 | +4 | 21 |
Line-Ups
Argentina (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Emiliano Martínez (GK) |
| 19 | Nicolás Otamendi |
| 6 | Leonardo Balerdi |
| 3 | Nicolás Tagliafico |
| 4 | Gonzalo Montiel |
| 8 | Enzo Fernández |
| 20 | Alexis Mac Allister |
| 7 | Rodrigo De Paul |
| 22 | Lautaro Martínez |
| 9 | Julián Álvarez |
| 10 | Lionel Messi |
Peru (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Gallese (GK) |
| 5 | Carlos Zambrano  |
| 22 | Alexander Callens |
| 15 | Miguel Araujo |
| 10 | Sergio Peña |
| 19 | Oliver Sonne |
| 13 | Jesús Castillo |
| 17 | Luis Advíncula |
| 7 | Andy Polo |
| 23 | Alex Valera |
| 9 | Paolo Guerrero |
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