Argentina - Bolivia: the most spectacular images of the match

This was the victory of the albiceleste in the South American Qualifiers, on the way to the 2026 World Cup

Miguel Terceros greets Lionel Messi before the South American Qualification match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Argentina and Bolivia at the Antonio Vespucio Liberti Stadium.Daniel Jayo/Getty

Nico Paz controls the ball against Luiz Fernando PazMarcelo Endelli/Getty

Messi celebrates after scoring the team’s first goalMarcelo Endelli/Getty

Leo underlined what he enjoys when playing with Argentina and gave signs that bring him closer to the 2026 World Cup:

Messi celebrates the first goal with Lautaro Martínez, who caused the error in the Bolivian defense in the previous play.

Lautaro Martínez celebrates with his teammates Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez after scoring his team’s second goal.Natacha Pisarenko / Ap-LaPresse

Enzo Fernández disputes a ball with Gabriel Villamí.Juan Ignacio Roncoroni / EFE

Rodrigo De Paul controls the ball chased by Ramiro Vaca Natacha Pisarenko / Ap-LaPresse

Lautaro Martínez prepares for a shot on goalGustavo Garello / Ap-LaPresse

Argentina’s players celebrate their team’s first goal, by Lionel Messi, against Bolivia.Natacha Pisarenko / Ap-LaPresse

Martínez, from Argentina, celebrates with his teammate Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez after scoring his team’s second goal.Marcelo Endelli/Getty

Julián Álvarez pressures Luis HaquínJuan Ignacio Roncoroni / EFE

Julián Álvarez celebrates the third goal against Bolivia.Juan Ignacio Roncoroni / EFE

Julián Álvarez celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal.Natacha Pisarenko / Ap-LaPresse

Julián Álvarez is congratulated by his teammatesNatacha Pisarenko / Ap-LaPresse

Gerónimo Rulli controls the ball in the South American qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup between Argentina and Bolivia.Luciano González / EFE

Nahuel Molina controls the ball Gustavo Garello / Ap-LaPresse

Lionel Messi examines his teammate Nahuel Molina, who is injured on the pitch.Natacha Pisarenko / Ap-LaPresse

Argentine fans cheer at the Más Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires (Argentina).Luciano González / EFE

Nahuel Molina disputes a ball with Ramiro Vaca.Juan Ignacio Roncoroni / EFE

Nahuel Molina collides with Guillermo Viscarra.Natacha Pisarenko / Ap-LaPresse

An Argentina fan cheers while waiting for the start of a 2026 World Cup qualifying soccer match.Gustavo Garello / Ap-LaPresse

Thiago Almada celebrates after scoring his team’s fourth goal against Bolivia.Natacha Pisarenko / Ap-LaPresse

Rodrigo De Paul greets the fans after being substituted.Daniel Jayo/Getty

Lionel Messi scores his team’s sixth goal against BoliviaNatacha Pisarenko / Ap-LaPresse

Lionel Messi celebrates with Nahuel Molina after closing the win against Bolivia.Daniel Jayo/Getty

Argentina players celebrate the win against Bolivia at the Más Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires.Luciano González / EFE

Messi had a stellar game with a hat-trick.Juan Ignacio Roncoroni / EFE

Argentina, which came into the match after a defeat against Colombia and a draw against Venezuela, faced a Bolivia on a streak, which had accumulated three consecutive wins.

The performance of Messi stood out especially, who demonstrated great harmony with Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez, the two forwards that Lionel Scaloni chose to line up from the start of the match.

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