Lionel Messi’s Argentina will be on the verge of confirming a 2026 World Cup if it beats Peru in Buenos Aires in South American qualifying on Tuesday.

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi on Tuesday night achieved another record after his team’s 1-0 win over Peru in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier. The Inter Miami forward provided the assist for Lautaro Martinez’s 55th minute goal of the encounter.

Argentina leads South American qualifying with 25 points from 12 matches. The loss left Peru in the 10th and last position in the round-robin competition with seven points.