Argentina took another step towards the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over Peru thanks to Lautaro Martinez.

A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with the striker's goal moving him into a tie with Diego Maradona as the country's fifth all-time scorer.

Lautaro Martinez equals Diego Maradonas scoring record with a decisive goal in Argentinas 1-0 victory over Peru in World Cup qualifying.

A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with the striker's goal moving him into a tie with Diego Maradona as the country's fifth all-time scorer.

Lionel Messi matched the record for the most assists in international football history when he set up Argentina's winning goal against Peru.

Argentina secured a 1-0 victory over Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, thanks to a decisive goal by Lautaro Martinez. Lionel Messi delivered the assist, reaching a remarkable milestone by tying a historic record held by a United States soccer icon.

Lionel Messi moved one step closer to breaking yet another record in Argentina's 1–0 win over Peru in 2026 World Cup Qualifying action. It wasn't until the second half that Argentina found the opening goal through a brilliant piece of skill from both Messi and Lautaro Martínez.