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Argentina moves closer to World Cup spot as Chile stays alive

Argentina moves closer to World Cup spot as Chile stays alive

Rio De Janeiro, Nov 20 (UNI) Argentina edged toward a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup while Chile kept its faint hopes alive in South American qualifiers.
In Buenos Aires, a stunning second-half volley from Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez handed Argentina a 1-0 home victory over Peru. Martinez broke the deadlock in the 55th minute when he latched onto Lionel Messi's cross with a spectacular bicycle kick that flew into the top-right corner.
The reigning world champions controlled the match thereafter to ease to their eighth win of the qualifying campaign. Argentina leads the 10-team South American group with 25 points from 12 outings while Peru is last with seven points so far.

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