2026 World Cup qualifying
Will Leo Messi play for Argentina in World Cup qualifier vs Peru tonight?
Argentina play their last match of 2024 as they host Peru in the World Cup Qualifier match in Buenos Aires.
The 12th matchday of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying stage sees table topping Argentina host struggling Peru at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires.
The ‘Albiceleste’ have amassed 22 points from eleven games with Uruguay and Colombia snapping at their heels with 19 points. The top six sides progress to the 2026 World Cup with the seventh placed side (currently Venezuela) set to face an intercontinental play-off game.
Lionel Scaloni’s men come into Tuesday’s game on the back of a defeat to Paraguay in Asunción, where Antonio Sanabria and Omar Alderete scored for the home team, while Lautaro Martínez bagged the sole goal for Argentina and a packed Boca Juniors stadium on Tuesday will be hoping for a comprehensive win against struggling Peru.
Will Messi play against Peru in the World Cup Qualifiers?
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi is edging towards his 200th appearance with the Albiceleste is poised to start and captain the Copa America holders after playing the entire match against Paraguay.
With Inter Miami already eliminated in the MLS playoffs, there will be no pressure for Scaloni to rest the veteran striker who, barring injury, is expected to play for the entire game in Buenos Aires.
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