The “10” of the Argentine team allowed his team to win at the start of the 2026 qualification. In addition, with this goal he surpassed Luis Suárez as the tournament’s all-time top scorer.
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Lionel Messi and the routine of the extraordinary. The “10” of the Argentine national team He came into play in the most difficult moment of the game against Ecuador and shone with a spectacular free kick. The Inter Miami attacker left the opposing goalkeeper unable to move and was responsible for the Albiceleste’s 1-0 win on their debut for the 2026 qualification.
The 36-year-old’s goal secured the team led by Lionel Scaloni their first three points in the continental competition. In addition, “Flea” caught up with the Uruguayan Luis Suárez in first place on the competition’s all-time top scorer list.