Another fierce battle took place in the 15th round of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Argentina, playing away, relied on a goal contributed by Alvarez and finally defeated Chile 1-0.

Three minutes into the game, Chile stole the ball and launched an attack. Sanchez received a pass from Osorio and shot from the top of the penalty area, but was blocked by Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. In the fourth minute, Molina, an Argentine defender who plays for Atletico Madrid, passed the ball back to the top of the penalty area. De Paul stepped forward to shoot but kicked the ball high.

In the 16th minute, Tiago Almada made a straight pass from the left, and Alvarez received it and shot the ball into the goal against the defense, helping Argentina take the lead 1-0. In the 22nd minute, Chile got a free kick opportunity, Osorio headed the ball, and Bisar headed the ball but missed the goal.

In the 33rd minute, Argentina created an offensive opportunity. Romero made a lob pass, and Giuliano Simeone took the ball and shot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 41st minute, Alvarez made a straight pass from the left, and Giuliano Simeone's volley was blocked by Chilean goalkeeper Cortes.

In the 44th minute, Argentina attacked again. Giuliano Simeone made a back pass and Thiago Almada made a low shot, but the ball was caught by Chilean goalkeeper Cortes.

In the 57th minute of the second half, Argentina replaced Nico Paz with Messi. In the 60th minute, Cepeda received a pass from Sanchez and shot from outside the penalty area. Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez immediately rushed out to save the ball. In the 67th minute, Messi received a pass from De Paul and entered the penalty area and shot low, but was blocked by the opponent's player and went out of the baseline.

In the 77th minute, Argentina got a free kick, Messi chose to shoot directly, but the ball was caught by Chilean goalkeeper Cortes. In the 83rd minute, Messi sent a straight pass, Giuliano Simeone received the ball and shot from the penalty area, but the ball missed the post.

In the end, Argentina defeated Chile 1-0 away and achieved four consecutive victories.