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Argentina, Bolivia Cruise Through in South America's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

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Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Paulo Dybala were on target as Argentina tightened their grip on South America’s 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament with a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday. Argentina, who also beat Chile 1-0 on their way to clinching back-to-back Copa America titles earlier this year, went into Thursday’s game missing injured captain Lionel Messi and …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bolivia moves World Cup qualifier to even higher altitude, hoping to elevate performance

Associated Press

EL ALTO, Bolivia — Bolivia has always been a difficult place to play. The men’s national soccer team is hoping that hosting World Cup qualifiers at an altitude higher than ever will help it improve in the South American standings. The Bolivians usually play in the capital La Paz at 3,640 meters above sea level, but the South American soccer …

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6 months ago

Pulisic scores, assists on Balogun goal to lead U.S. over Bolivia 2-0 in Copa America opener

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Christian Pulisic spread his arms wide with a big smile, then wanted to find the coach in the stands who drew up the fastest goal for the U.S. against a South American team. Pulisic scored in the third minute and assisted on Folarin Balogun’s goal in the 44th as the United States cruised past Bolivia 2-0 in …

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6 months ago

Christian Pulisic leads U.S. to victory over Bolivia in Copa América opener

LA Times

U.S. forward Christian Pulisic is grabbed by Bolivia’s Hector Cuellar as they chase the ball during the United States’ 2-0 win in Copa América group play Sunday. Christian Pulisic scored in the third minute and assisted on Folarin Balogun’s goal in the 44th as the United States cruised past Bolivia 2-0 in their Copa América opener on Sunday night. Pulisic …

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6 months ago

Copa America Group C guide: Bielsaball for Uruguay, USMNT’s new-look midfield and Panama’s possession

New York Times

Welcome to The Athletic’s tactical group guides for the Copa America. GO DEEPER Copa America 2024 squads: All 26-man selections from the 16 competing nations Uruguay Manager: Marcelo Bielsa Captain: Jose Maria Gimenez World Cup qualifying: P6 W4 D1 L1 GF13 GA5 2022 World Cup: Group Stages Most caps in squad: Luis Suarez Top scorer in squad: Luis Suarez How …

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1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Messi double gives Argentina 2-0 win over Peru

The Hindu

Lionel Messi proved he is back to full fitness after scoring both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Peru in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. ARG 2-0 PER - HIGHLIGHTS The 36-year-old put the world champion ahead in the 32nd minute with a superb shot after an assist from Nicolas Gonzalez, and made it 2-0 10 minutes later …

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1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifying: Brazil held by Venezuela as Argentina stay unbeaten

Firstpost

Brazil are in second place in the 10-team FIFA World Cup qualifying standings, two ahead of Colombia and two behind Argentina. A stunning 85th-minute equalizer from Eduard Bello earned Venezuela a rare draw at Brazil while world champions Argentina made it three wins out of three in South American World Cup qualifying with a hard-earned 1-0 win over a determined …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi plays one half in Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win; Brazil and Venezuela draw

Associated Press

SAO PAULO — Lionel Messi hit a post twice after he came off the bench but struggled to deliver a strong performance following his return from injury. Still, Argentina beat Paraguay 1-0 on Thursday in a South American World Cup qualifying match. Argentina leads South American World Cup qualifying with 9 points, followed by Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Chile, Venezuela, Ecuador, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Messi a doubtful starter for Argentina; Vinicius back with Brazil for World Cup qualifying

The Hindu

Lionel Messi is again a doubtful starter for Argentina in the next World Cup qualifying match against Paraguay. Other matches Thursday include celebrations for Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay after FIFA’s decision to award the three countries the opening matches of the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Argentina’s Nicolas Gonzalez celebrates after his teammate …

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1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Argentina, without Messi, bags comfortable win against 10-man Bolivia

The Hindu

World champions Argentina rested Lionel Messi but still enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday to maintain its winning start to South American World Cup qualifying. AS IT HAPPENED: BOLIVIA VS ARGENTINA HIGHLIGHTS Despite the absence of their talisman, Lionel Scaloni’s side had too much firepower for Bolivia, with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Messi sits out Argentina’s World Cup qualifying match at Bolivia

Associated Press

LA PAZ, Bolivia — Lionel Messi will sit out Argentina’s World Cup qualifying match in Bolivia on Tuesday. The Argentinian soccer association has not specified why its team captain is out, though Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Sunday that Messi had left the match against Ecuador last week complaining of fatigue. The match at the Hernando Siles Stadium will be …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi skips Argentina’s last practice before World Cup qualifier in Bolivia

The Hindu

Lionel Messi skipped Argentina’s last practice session on the eve of a World Cup qualifying match in Bolivia. The 36-year-old Inter Miami striker left Argentina’s match against Ecuador late last week complaining of fatigue, which could impact coach Lionel Scaloni’s selections for Tuesday’s match in challenging conditions at La Paz’ altitude of 3,000 meters. Messi scored from a free kick …

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1 year, 3 months ago

How many free-kick goals has Messi scored after winner vs Bolivia?

The Hindu

Lionel Messi has scored some legendary free-kicks throughout his career. Todos los ángulos 🎥🐐 pic.twitter.com/Kx5bd9BUso — AFA Play September 8, 2023 How many goals has Messi scored from free-kicks? Messi has scored 65 goals from the free-kick now, which is the fifth-highest number of free-kick goals in football history. Following is the list of players with most free-kick goals: 77 …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Neymar scores 78th, 79th goals to surpass Pelé and break Brazil’s all-time goal-scoring record

Associated Press

SAO PAULO — Neymar scored his record 78th and 79th goals for Brazil in a 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia on Friday. Neymar’s goals in the Amazon city of Belem put him two above the total of three-time World Cup winner Pelé as the Selecao’s top goal scorer. URUGUAY 3, CHILE 1 Bielsa’s reshaping of Uruguay started with …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Man United's stars will clock up almost 100,000 miles travel during this international break... but Nottingham Forest's players must go even FURTHER! How far each Premier League team will travel in th

Daily Mail

The first international break of the new season is here but Premier League players won't be afforded much time for rest and relaxation as they represent their respective nations. Cristian Romero - Ecuador, Bolivia - TOTAL MILES: 14,492 Richarlison - Bolivia, Peru - TOTAL MILES: 12,974 Ivan Perisic - Latvia, Armenia - TOTAL MILES: 4,837 Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - San Marino, …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Minerva Academy treading path of Pirlo, Shearer and Ibrahimovic with Gothia Cup win

The Hindu

In 1990, a lean 11-year-old boy in a red jersey took the field for USD Voluntas in a final. And now the 48-year old Gothia Cup has an Indian champion – Minerva Punjab Academy, which beat Brazilian side Ordin FC 3-1 to win the 13-year-old Boys segment. pic.twitter.com/PZdC6m63Qf — Minerva Academy Football Club July 22, 2023 Gothia Cup is the …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Focus on Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior, Argentina’s Dybala

Associated Press

SAO PAULO — With World Cup spots secured, Brazil and Argentina appear set to test players in qualifying who are beloved by fans while trying to prove themselves with national teams. ECUADOR vs. BRAZIL Vinicius Junior’s top form at Real Madrid has drawn criticism at home for Brazil coach Tite, accused of not giving the 21-year-old enough time to show …

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3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Messi's Argentina book berth in mega event after Brazil draw

Firstpost

The reigning Copa America champions came into the match against their arch rivals knowing that a win might not be enough to secure their ticket, but a draw could be Montevideo, Uruguay: Argentina qualified for next year’s World Cup in Qatar as a point in their 0-0 draw with Brazil on Tuesday proved enough after defeats for Chile and Uruguay. …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Argentina draws Brazil, qualifies for WC; Uruguay at risk

The Hindu

November 17, 2021 08:48 am | Updated 08:48 am IST - SAO PAULO: Argentina secured a place in next year's World Cup after a 0-0 draw against Brazil on Novemberr 16, giving Lionel Messi one more shot at winning the only major trophy missing in his career. “We hope to arrive well at the World Cup.” Brazil leads South American …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Argentina draws with Brazil, qualifies for World Cup

The Hindu

Argentina secured a place in next year’s World Cup after a 0-0 draw against Brazil on Tuesday, giving Lionel Messi one more shot at winning the only major trophy missing in his career. Injury to Raphinha The most controversial moment of the match in San Juan, in Argentina’s Northwest, was in the 35th minute when Raphinha was hit by Nicolas …

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3 years, 2 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil to host Uruguay, Argentina faces Peru

The Hindu

It's been a while since Brazil had a home crowd advantage. The Brazilian team will have home fans in the stadium for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began when it hosts Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday. A win will give Brazil 31 points, which is more than every team that qualified to the World Cup …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Argentina cruises with Messi; Brazil and Uruguay also win

Associated Press

SAO PAULO — Lionel Messi shone once more in South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, leading Argentina with all the goals in its 3-0 home win against Bolivia. South American World Cup qualifiers are scheduled to have another three rounds in October, which could trigger another war with European clubs that don’t want their players to travel to the …

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3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Lionel Messi scores hat-trick to break Pele record as Argentina rout Bolivia

Firstpost

Messi moved one clear of Pele in the 64th minute with his second of the night, surging into the Bolivian box and playing a one-two with Lautaro Martinez before tucking away a finish from close range. Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to overtake Pele as the top international goalscorer in South American football history on Thursday as Argentina …

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3 years, 3 months ago

WC Qualifiers: Argentina cruise with Lionel Messi's hat-trick; Uruguay beat Ecuador

India TV News

Lionel Messi shone once more in South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, leading Argentina with all the goals in its 3-0 home win against Bolivia. The top four teams in South American qualifiers get direct spots at next year’s World Cup in Qatar, and the fifth-place team will go into an intercontinental playoff. Messi and striker Lautaro Martinez exchanged …

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Argentina, Bolivia Cruise Through in South America's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Bolivia moves World Cup qualifier to even higher altitude, hoping to elevate performance

Pulisic scores, assists on Balogun goal to lead U.S. over Bolivia 2-0 in Copa America opener

Christian Pulisic leads U.S. to victory over Bolivia in Copa América opener

Copa America Group C guide: Bielsaball for Uruguay, USMNT’s new-look midfield and Panama’s possession

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Messi double gives Argentina 2-0 win over Peru

FIFA World Cup qualifying: Brazil held by Venezuela as Argentina stay unbeaten

Lionel Messi plays one half in Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win; Brazil and Venezuela draw

Messi a doubtful starter for Argentina; Vinicius back with Brazil for World Cup qualifying

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Argentina, without Messi, bags comfortable win against 10-man Bolivia

Messi sits out Argentina’s World Cup qualifying match at Bolivia

Lionel Messi skips Argentina’s last practice before World Cup qualifier in Bolivia

How many free-kick goals has Messi scored after winner vs Bolivia?

Neymar scores 78th, 79th goals to surpass Pelé and break Brazil’s all-time goal-scoring record

Man United's stars will clock up almost 100,000 miles travel during this international break... but Nottingham Forest's players must go even FURTHER! How far each Premier League team will travel in th

Minerva Academy treading path of Pirlo, Shearer and Ibrahimovic with Gothia Cup win

Focus on Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior, Argentina’s Dybala

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Messi's Argentina book berth in mega event after Brazil draw

Argentina draws Brazil, qualifies for WC; Uruguay at risk

Argentina draws with Brazil, qualifies for World Cup

World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil to host Uruguay, Argentina faces Peru

Argentina cruises with Messi; Brazil and Uruguay also win

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Lionel Messi scores hat-trick to break Pele record as Argentina rout Bolivia

WC Qualifiers: Argentina cruise with Lionel Messi's hat-trick; Uruguay beat Ecuador