Argentina looks to continue to top CONMEBOL during the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign as they clash with Bolivia, and are already off to a desired start at home.
Why? Lionel Messi.
On his home return after nearly a full year, the diminutive legendary forward slotted smartly past Guillermo Viscarra to put the holding World Cup champions in front in the first half.
That strike was also the 850th combined goal across club and international play during what has been a glistening career at the highest level.
Messi would later turn provider for Lautaro MartÃnez to double Argentina’s lead just three minutes before the half-time interval.
On a night when Argentina could jump to a 3-point lead ahead of Colombia, it just had to be Messi to set them away.
