Bend Uruguay: Argentina Closes in on World Cup Spot
- Montevideo - Argentina defeated Uruguay 1-0 in a World Cup Qualification 2026 match in the CONMEBOL zone.Thiago Almada's goal proved decisive.
- Argentina had an early possibility in the 19th minute at Centenario Stadium, when Leandro Paredes launched a long-range shot that missed the mark.
- Uruguay responded in the 33rd minute, with Giorgian de Arrascaeta firing a shot toward the right corner, but Argentine goalkeeper Emi Martinez made the save.
Argentina Edges Uruguay in World Cup Qualifier
Table of Contents
- Argentina Edges Uruguay in World Cup Qualifier
- Argentina Edges Uruguay in World Cup Qualifier: Yoru Top Questions Answered
- Key Questions and Answers
- 1. What was the final score of the Argentina vs.Uruguay match?
- 2. Who scored the decisive goal for Argentina?
- 3. When did Almada score the goal?
- 4. Where was the match played?
- 5. How did Argentina’s victory impact their World cup qualification chances?
- 6. What were the key moments in the first half?
- 7. Describe the key events of the second half.
- 8. What are the current standings in the CONMEBOL zone?
- Player Lineups
- Key Questions and Answers
Montevideo – Argentina defeated Uruguay 1-0 in a World Cup Qualification 2026 match in the CONMEBOL zone.Thiago Almada‘s goal proved decisive.
Argentina had an early possibility in the 19th minute at Centenario Stadium, when Leandro Paredes launched a long-range shot that missed the mark. enzo Fernandez followed up in the 27th minute with a shot from the edge of the penalty box, but it also failed to find the net.
Uruguay responded in the 33rd minute, with Giorgian de Arrascaeta firing a shot toward the right corner, but Argentine goalkeeper Emi Martinez made the save. The first half ended with a 0-0 score.
The second half saw more action. In the 49th minute,Almada nearly scored,but Uruguay’s goalkeeper Sergio Rochet made the stop.
Argentina earned a free kick in the 54th minute after Alexis Mac Allister was fouled near the penalty box.However,paredes’ attempt was unsuccessful.
Giuliano Simeone had a chance in the 62nd minute,but Rochet pushed his shot over the bar. A minute later, Rochet made another save in a one-on-one situation.
argentina finally broke the deadlock in the 68th minute. Almada scored with a long-distance shot to the right corner after receiving a pass from Julian Alvarez, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Uruguay pressed for an equalizer but could not penetrate Martinez’s goal. Despite having a numerical advantage after Nicolas Gonzalez was sent off in injury time for kicking Nahitan Nandez,the hosts were unable to score.
With this result, Argentina sits atop the CONMEBOL zone standings with 28 points from 13 matches. They need only a draw against Brazil in Buenos Aires next week to secure a World Cup berth. Uruguay is now fourth with 20 points.
Player Lineups
Uruguay: Rochet; Olive, Gimenez, Ronald Araujo, Nandez; Of Strengthen (Of the Cross 42′), Bentancury, Valverde (Aguirre 72′); Maxi Araujo, Nunes
Argentina: martinez; TagliaFico, Otamendi, Romero, Molina; Mac Allister (Pallacios 79 ‘), Paredes (Balerdi 87’), Fernandez; Almada (Correa 87 ‘), Alvarez, Simeone (Gonzalez 69’).
Argentina Edges Uruguay in World Cup Qualifier: Yoru Top Questions Answered
A recap of the thrilling CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying match between Argentina and Uruguay on March 22, 2025.
Key Questions and Answers
1. What was the final score of the Argentina vs.Uruguay match?
argentina defeated Uruguay 1-0 in their World Cup Qualification 2026 match.
2. Who scored the decisive goal for Argentina?
Thiago Almada scored the winning goal for Argentina.
3. When did Almada score the goal?
Almada scored in the 68th minute of the match.
4. Where was the match played?
The match was played at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay.
5. How did Argentina’s victory impact their World cup qualification chances?
With the win, Argentina needs only a draw against Brazil in their next match to secure a spot in the World Cup. They currently lead the CONMEBOL zone standings.
6. What were the key moments in the first half?
- In the 19th minute, Leandro Paredes had a long-range shot that missed the mark.
- In, the 27th minute, Enzo Fernandez’s shot also missed the net.
- Uruguay’s giorgian de Arrascaeta had a shot in the 33rd minute that was saved by argentina’s goalkeeper,Emi Martinez.
- The first half concluded with a 0-0 score.
7. Describe the key events of the second half.
- almada’s shot was stopped by Uruguay’s goalkeeper in the 49th minute.
- Argentina earned a free kick in the 54th minute.
- Giuliano Simeone had a chance in the 62nd minute, but it was saved.
- Almada scored in the 68th minute, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead.
- In injury time, Nicolas Gonzalez was sent off after kicking Nahitan Nandez which resulted in Uruguay having a numerical advantage. However, Uruguay was unable to score.
8. What are the current standings in the CONMEBOL zone?
Argentina is at the top with 28 points from 13 matches. Uruguay holds the fourth position with 20 points.
Player Lineups
Here’s a look at the starting lineups for both teams:
| Uruguay | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Rochet | Martinez |
| olive | Tagliafico |
| Gimenez | Otamendi |
| Ronald Araujo | Romero |
| Nandez | Molina |
| Of Strengthen (Of the Cross 42′) | Mac Allister (Pallacios 79 ‘) |
| Bentancury | Paredes (Balerdi 87′) |
| Valverde (Aguirre 72′) | Fernandez |
| Maxi Araujo | Almada (Correa 87 ‘) |
| Nunes | Alvarez |
| Simeone (Gonzalez 69′) |