Lionel Messi Leads Argentina to 6-0 Win Over Bolivia

Lionel Messi showcased his extraordinary talent by scoring a hat-trick and providing two assists in Argentina's 6-0 victory over Bolivia in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The match marked Messi's return to the national team after an 11-month absence due to injury, and he opened the scoring in the 19th minute, following up with assists for Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez. Argentina dominated the match, maintaining their position at the top of the qualifying table with 22 points, three ahead of Colombia. Messi's performance, which included two spectacular goals in the final minutes, reaffirmed his status as one of the greatest players in football history. The match was played at the Monumental stadium, where the home crowd celebrated Messi's brilliance. Brazil also performed well, defeating Peru 4-0 in another qualifier, solidifying their fourth-place standing.