Argentina takes the pitch for the final time this calendar year against Peru in 2026 World Cup qualifying action at La Bombonera.
Lionel Scaloni's team is coming off a shocking 2–1 defeat to Paraguay in which striker Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring early on but Argentina couldn't hold on for the three points.
La Albiceleste is in first place in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualification standings with 22 points from 11 matches played. Argentina could move five points clear of second place Uruguay at the top of the table with a win against Peru should Uruguay drop points vs. Brazil.
Cristian Romero went off with an injury after halftime against Paraguay, meaning Leonardo Balerdi could start in the heart of defense next to the veteran Nicolás Otamendi.
Here's how the reigning Copa América and World Cup champions could line up for their final match of 2024.






