Argentina Defeats Peru in World Cup Qualifier

In the latest round of South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Peru, with Lautaro Martínez scoring the decisive goal, further solidifying their lead in the standings with 25 points. Meanwhile, Brazil faced Uruguay in a tense match that ended in a 1-1 draw, with Federico Valverde scoring for Uruguay and Gerson equalizing for Brazil, leaving them fifth in the standings with 18 points. Argentina's win brings them closer to qualification, while Peru remains at the bottom with only seven points. Ecuador also contributed to the excitement by defeating Colombia 1-0, courtesy of a goal from Enner Valencia. The results leave Brazil under pressure as they aim for a higher spot, having failed to secure a win in their last two qualifying matches. The next round of qualifiers is scheduled for March.