Lionel Messi came off the bench as Argentina, the World Cup champions, won 1-0 against Chile in a World Cup qualifying match Thursday night.

Argentina beat Chile 1-0 on Matchday 15 of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thanks to a goal from Julian Alvarez in the first half.

Argentina may have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but that wouldn't stop them from defeating Chile 1-0. It was a chance for Lionel Scaloni to get a look at players deeper down his roster as a youthful attack of Julian Alvarez,

Argentina have already sealed qualification to defend their title at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Lionel Messi is back to face struggling Chile.

Argentina defeated Chile at the National Stadium of Santiago, on the 15th date of the Conmebol Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The team led by Lionel

Argentina is showing signs of economic recovery, but growing unrest over austerity measures and cuts to healthcare, education and pensions continues to fuel tensions nationwide.

Con el astro Lionel Messi de titular y el regreso de otros cuatro campeones del mundo, Argentina espera con cuchillo y tenedor a Colombia envuelta en

A massive earthquake with a 6.7 magnitude has rocked Chile with emergency services on the scene and it is not known so far if there have been any casualties