FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Argentina Beat Uruguay 1-0 With Almada Scoring

In the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifying match on 22 March, 10-men Argentina defeated Uruguay away 1-0, with Thiago Almada scoring the only goal of the match in the 68th minute. Despite missing their captain Lionel Messi due to muscle injury as well as several other key players, the Albiceleste were comfortable for most of the match in Montevideo. Despite going down to 10 men after Nico Gonzalez was sent off in the 95th minute for his challenge on Nahitan Nandez, the defending champions saw off their neighbours for a victory on Saturday.

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Updated on: 22 March 2025 5:59 pm

Uruguay Argentina Wcup 2026 Soccer | Photo: AP/Matilde Campodonico

Argentina players celebrate defeating Uruguay during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Argentina Uruguay Wcup 2026 Soccer | Photo: AP/Matilde Campodonico

Argentina's Thiago Almada poses for a photo at the end of a qualifying soccer match against Uruguay for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Uruguay Argentina World Cup 2026 Soccer | Photo: AP/Santiago Mazzarovich

Argentina's Julian Alvarez, left, and Uruguay's Mathias Olivera battle for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Argentina Uruguay World Cup 2026 Soccer | AP Photo/Santiago Mazzarovich

Argentina's Thiago Almada celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Uruguay during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Wcup 2026 qualifying Soccer Match | Photo: AP/Santiago Mazzarovich

Uruguay's Maximiliano Araujo, left, and Argentina's Nahuel Molina battle for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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World Cup 2026 qualifying Soccer Match | Photo: AP/Matilde Campodonico

Argentina's Thiago Almada refreshes himself during a qualifying soccer match against Uruguay for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Uruguay vs Argentina Photo: AP/Santiago Mazzarovich

Uruguay and Argentina players argue during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Argentina vs Uruguay | Photo: AP/Santiago Mazzarovich

Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico, right, and Uruguay's Facundo Pellistri go for a header during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Uruguay Argentina Wcup 2026 Soccer | Photo: AP/Matilde Campodonico

Argentina's Julian Alvarez kicks the ball during a qualifying soccer match against Uruguay for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Argentina Uruguay Wcup 2026 Soccer | Photo: AP/Matilde Campodonico

Argentina's Thiago Almada, right, and Uruguay's Mathias Olivera battle for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay.