Football superstar Lionel Messi could not help Argentina extend their winning streak since the 2022 FIFA World Cup title. Uruguay beat Argentina 2-0 at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires on Thursday in a 2026 FIFA World Cup South American Qualifying match, their biggest victory so far under new coach Marcelo Bielsa. Argentina hadn't lost a competitive match since their group-stage opener against Saudi Arabia during last year's World Cup in Qatar. Argentina still lead the 10-team South American qualifying group with 12 points from five matches. Uruguay are second with 10 points.