Argentina Wins 3-0 Against Chile Without Messi

Argentina celebrated their 2024 Copa America victory with a 3-0 win against Chile in the World Cup qualifiers, extending their lead at the top of the South American standings. Lionel Messi was absent due to an ankle injury, and Paulo Dybala wore the iconic No. 10 jersey, scoring a goal in his return to the national team. Angel Di María was honored in his retirement from international football. Bolivia moved their home games to a higher altitude stadium, securing a 4-0 win over Venezuela, which they hope will aid their World Cup qualification efforts. Argentina's next match will be against Colombia, and Messi is expected to return to action by mid-September or early October.