Wed Nov 20 04:57:19 UTC 2024: ## Argentina Faces Peru in Crucial World Cup Qualifier

**Buenos Aires, Argentina (Nov 19, 2024)** — Argentina, the reigning World Cup champion, will face Peru in a pivotal FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. Currently leading the CONMEBOL qualifiers with 22 points from 11 matches, Argentina aims to bounce back from a surprising 2-1 loss to Paraguay. Peru, with only seven points from 11 games, will be looking for an upset after a scoreless draw against Chile. Lionel Messi, leading the qualifier’s scoring chart with six goals, will be key to Argentina’s chances of securing a place in the 2026 World Cup finals. The top six teams in the CONMEBOL standings automatically qualify.

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