Many Argentinians believe that the pursuit of their country's latest World Cup title started for real more than two years ago at Maracana Stadium. On Tuesday, some will return to the historic arena in a much more optimistic mood than for that game in 2021 against archrival Brazil. About two hundred Argentina fans gathered Monday evening outside the team's hotel in Rio de Janeiro ahead of its South American World Cup qualifying match against Brazil.
Argentina expected a struggle in the altitude of La Paz. The World Cup champion's climb appeared even steeper with Lionel Messi out of the lineup. Argentina still beat Bolivia 3-0 on Tuesday in its second match of the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina expected a tough battle in the altitude of La Paz. The World Cup champion's climb appeared even steeper with Lionel Messi out of the lineup. Argentina still beat Bolivia 3-0 on Tuesday in its second match of the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina expected a tough battle in the altitude of La Paz. The World Cup champion's climb appeared even steeper with Lionel Messi out of the lineup. Argentina still beat Bolivia 3-0 on Tuesday in its second match of the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup.