The Argentina national team was challenged by the Bolivian national team at the Estadio Monumental on matchday 10 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the CONMEBOL zone, Wednesday (16/10/2024). The match between Argentina and Bolivia in Buenos Aires ended with a score of 6-0.
In the first half, Argentina had led 3-0 through goals from Lionel Messi in the 19th minute, Lautaro Martinez in the 43rd minute, and Julian Alvarez in the 45+3rd minute. Substitute Thiago Almada changed the score to 4-0 in the 69th minute. Messi then added two goals in the 84th and 86th minutes to complete his hat-trick and bring Argentina to a 6-0 lead.
Messi was absolutely crazy in this match. In addition to the hat-trick, the Argentine captain also designed two assists, namely for goals from Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni experimented by placing Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, and Julian Alvarez as a trio in the front line. Meanwhile, Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, and Alexis Mac Allister supported from the middle sector.
The results were as expected. Argentina had already taken the lead when the match had only been going on for 19 minutes.
Starting from Lautaro Martinez’s persistence in applying pressure, Lionel Messi who received the ball did not waste the opportunity to score a goal.
Argentina’s second goal was scored in the 43rd minute. This time, Messi gave the pass to Lautaro. La Pulga continued to pass the ball even though he had a great opportunity to add to his goal tally.
Argentina closed the first half with a 3-0 lead after Julian Alvarez registered his name on the scoreboard in the 45+3 minute. The Atletico Madrid striker did not waste the opportunity after receiving a high pass from Messi.
Argentina became even more on top after Thiago Almada scored a goal in the 69th minute. The 23-year-old player grabbed Nahuel Molina’s pass from the right side.
Lionel Messi was increasingly sharp towards the end of the match. The former Barcelona player scored a hat-trick after scoring goals in the 84th and 86th minutes. Argentina closed the match with a 6-0 lead.
This victory keeps Argentina firmly at the top of the standings with 22 points from ten matches (W7 D1 L2). Meanwhile, Bolivia are 10 points (W4 D0 L6) behind Argentina.
Next up in November, Argentina will face Paraguay (away) and Peru (home), while Bolivia will face Ecuador (away) and Paraguay (home).
