Argentina Suffers Defeat in World Cup Qualifiers Against Uruguay

Argentina's Unbeaten Streak Ends in Loss to Uruguay

In a gripping World Cup qualifier match, Lionel Messi's Argentina faced their first defeat since claiming victory at the World Cup. The team stumbled to a 2-0 loss against Uruguay in an early Friday showdown.

Details of the Defeat

Uruguay's Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez delivered the blows that led to Argentina's downfall, marking the team's first defeat after their World Cup triumph. Araújo's strike for Uruguay notably shattered Argentina's record of not conceding a goal since the World Cup Final against France in Qatar last year.

Remarkable Endings and Records

The match witnessed the end of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez's astounding 751-minute shutout streak, the longest in the team's history, as Uruguay found a way past him. Additionally, Ronald Araújo's first-ever goal for Uruguay came against Argentina at the Bombonera during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, terminating the world champions' streak of not conceding at a remarkable 763 minutes.

The Final Blow

In the 87th minute, Darwin Nunez struck again, sealing Uruguay's victory with a second goal against Argentina, further cementing the disappointment for Messi's side.