In a surprising turn of events, the Argentine national football team faced its first defeat in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, succumbing to Uruguay with a 0-2 scoreline in the fifth round. The goals for Uruguay were scored by Ronald Araujo in the 40th minute and Darwin Nunez in the 87th minute.

😢 First Defeat for Argentina

The Argentine squad, despite the participation of the iconic Lionel Messi, experienced its initial setback in the qualifiers against a formidable Uruguay. The 0-2 loss marked a significant moment, highlighting the competitive nature of the South American qualifiers.

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⚽🏆 Uruguay’s Dominance

Uruguay entered the match with determination, exerting pressure on Argentina from the beginning. The first opportunity to score came in the 9th minute when Nunez unleashed a powerful shot, narrowly missing the target. Ronald Araujo’s goal in the 40th minute broke the deadlock, making it the first time Argentina’s goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, conceded since the 2022 World Cup final against France.