Argentina secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Chile in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, despite missing star players Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María. The match at Estadio Monumental saw Alexis Mac Allister score in the 48th minute, followed by goals from Julián Álvarez and Paulo Dybala in the 84th and stoppage time, respectively. This win boosts Argentina's total to 18 points from seven matches, maintaining their lead in the qualifiers, five points ahead of Uruguay. Di María was honored by fans and teammates before the match following his retirement from international football. Argentina will next face Colombia in a rematch of the Copa America final, while Chile is set to host Bolivia.