Argentina secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Chile in Santiago on June, 2025, further cementing their dominance at the top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings. The match’s only goal came early, with Julián Álvarez finding the net in the 16th minute after an assist from Thiago Almada.
Lionel Messi, returning from injury, entered as a second-half substitute, giving fans a rare chance to see the superstar with the national team this year Despite Chile’s efforts and several yellow cards on both sides, Argentina’s defense held firm, leaving the hosts with just two wins from fifteen qualifiers and their World Cup qualification hopes in serious jeopardy.
With this result, Argentina now leads the standings with 34 points from games, while Chile sits near the bottom with only points, making their road to the 2026 World Cup increasingly uncertain.