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In a 1-0 victory over Peru in Buenos Aires to qualify for the World Cup.
Lautaro Martinez tied Diego Maradona for the most goals scored by Martinez equals Maradona in Argentina in history.
After 55 minutes, Martinez, 27, scored his 32nd goal for his country in his 70th appearance.
Hammering home a left-footed volley from Lionel Messi’s cross.
The captain of Inter Milan is now tied for sixth place with Argentina great Maradona. But he is still far behind leading scorer Messi’s 112 goals.
Hernan Crespo, Sergio Aguero, and Gabriel Batistuta round out the top five.
With 58 international assists, Messi, 37, of Inter Miami.
Is now tied with former US player Landon Donovan for the most.
Despite dominating the most of the match, Lionel Scaloni’s team was unable to increase their lead.
As Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool sent a header wide and Julian Alvarez struck the post.
With six games left, Martinez equals Maradona in Argentina. Leads the South American World Cup qualifying table by five points after the victory.
Brazil drew 1-1 with Uruguay in Salvador, while their own supporters jeered them.
Federico Valverde, a midfielder for Real Madrid.
Gave Uruguay the lead early in the second half, but Gerson’s first goal for Brazil came six minutes later.
Brazil, the five-time World Cup champion, is now fifth in the standings after the draw.
The top six teams will automatically go to the 2026 event, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Ecuador defeated Colombia 1-0 on the road thanks to a brilliant solo strike from former West Ham and Everton forward Enner Valencia.
Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United scored one goal as Paraguay tied 2-2 with Bolivia to maintain their sixth-place standings.
Bolivia is still one point ahead of Venezuela.
Who were defeated 4-2 by Chile, in seventh place, which is good enough for a play-off.
