Paraguay defeated Argentina in World Cup qualifier
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez scored the first goal for Argentina with the first goal of the match. He took control of the ball running on a brilliant pass from Enzo Fernandez and hit a precise shot into the far corner.
Paraguay defeated Argentina by 2-1 with a thrilling win in the World Cup qualifier. The scorers of the team were Antonio Sanabria and Omar Alderete. Argentina's first goal of the match was scored by Lautaro Martinez, a striker for Inter Milan. After an outstanding pass from Enzo Fernandez, he took control of the ball and hit an excellent shot into the far corner.
Soon, Sanabria restored parity for Paraguay with an acrobatic overhead volley from Gustavo Velasquez's cross. Soon after halftime, Alderete gave Paraguay the lead with a header from Diego Gomez's free-kick. The Argentine team could not score any goal and lost the match 1-2. Thus, notwithstanding this defeat, Argentina stays at the top of the 10-team South American zone with 22 points from 11 matches and is six points ahead of Paraguay.
It is worth noting that the top 6 teams will directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup, while the seventh-placed team will get a chance in the intercontinental playoff. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in the North American countries Canada, Mexico,, and USA.
