Lionel Messi‘s Argentina have been on the prime of Males’s FIFA rankings for the previous 18 months, even surpassing their very own earlier document of 11 months. Nonetheless, Lionel Scaloni’s males can lose their lead in the event that they fail to win in opposition to Peru of their upcoming match after France’s final victory.
Argentina are coming from a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay within the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, which made them lose 5.52 factors. In the meantime, France, who’re second, gained their final match in opposition to Italy (3-1), which added them 7.93 factors.
To keep up their streak, La Albiceleste have to take the three factors in opposition to Jorge Fossati’s males at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires. At the moment, Peru sit backside of the qualifying desk and have picked up only one win from their 11 video games thus far.
Whereas Argentina have been essentially the most constant crew within the Conmebol Qualifying, they’ve had some setbacks of their most up-to-date away matches. As guests, they misplaced to Colombia (2-1), tied with Venezuela (1-1) and had been defeated by Paraguay.
Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier
Nonetheless, as locals, the present World Cup champions have been unstoppable. Of their final two matches on residence soil, they’ve thrashed Chile (3-0) and Bolivia (6-0). However, as they nonetheless lead the standings with 22 factors, Uruguay and Colombia are closing in on the highest spot with 19 factors.
Argentina’s absences for the match in opposition to Peru
After the match in opposition to Paraguay, Argentina misplaced two key gamers within the squad: Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero and Nahuel Molina, who gained’t be out there to play in opposition to Peru. Romero was subbed off at halftime at Defensores del Chaco, whereas Molina left the pitch at 77th minute.
In line with journalist Gaston Edul, Guiliano Simeone has joined the squad for the match in opposition to Peru. He additionally stated that Leonardo Balerdi and Gonzalo Montiel could possibly be those to switch them.
Present FIFA’s Males’s Rating (October, 24)
- Argentina
- France
- Spain
- England
- Brazil
- Belgium
- Portugal
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Colombia
