Football match between Argentina and Uruguay: the results During the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup, Messi and his teammates were defeated by Uruguay in a humiliating match that took place at their own stadium.

During the morning of November 17, the most important encounter of the fifth qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup in South America took place between Argentina and Uruguay. The match was incredibly attractive and was the major clash of the match.

Due to the fact that Argentina was playing at home, they began the game with a great deal of self-assurance and controlled the most of the ball. During this time, the opposing team took the initiative to deepen their position and wait for the chance to launch a counterattack.

In the first half, there were a lot of disagreements that were really intense and tense. 

In addition, it appeared as though the first half would conclude in a draw; nevertheless, Uruguay took advantage of an error made by Molina, a defender for Argentina, and scored the opening goal of the match, putting the away team ahead of Argentina. following Ronald Araujo, a midfielder, was given the opportunity to join the assault in the 41st minute of the game.

Messi was silent before Uruguay. Photo: GETTY

Immediately following the break, Argentina threw their full force into attacking Uruguay’s goal in an effort to find a way to equalize the score. Messi and his teammates, on the other hand, were put in a position where they were unable to break through the disciplined defense of the other squad.

Argentina continued to have to go into the net to pick up the ball in the 87th minute, despite the fact that they were unable to find a goal the entire match. The goal that brought Uruguay’s score to 2-0 was scored by Darwin Nunez, who did so after Messi had lost possession of the ball.

Nunez shined with a goal against Argentina. Photo: GETTY

The devastating setback that Argentina endured at the hands of Uruguay, which resulted in a score of 0-2 at home, brought an end to a streak of 19 matches in which Argentina had not experienced a loss.

With this result, La Albiceleste continues to hold the top spot in the World Cup qualification standings for South America. They have accumulated 12 points after five games, which is two points more than their rival Uruguay, who is currently in second place.