A stunning bicycle kick goal solidifies Paraguay’s position in the G-6 of the tournament.
Paraguay defeated Argentina 2-1 on Thursday, the 14th, at the Defensores del Chaco stadium, in the 11th round of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The goals were scored by Sanabria and Alderete for the home side, and Lautaro Martínez for the visitors. Get the most accurate football results at latest soccer scores.
Argentina took the lead early, with Lautaro Martínez scoring in the 10th minute, but what seemed like another easy victory for the reigning world champions quickly took a different turn. Playing some solid football, Paraguay equalized before halftime. And what a goal it was! Sanabria scored a stunning bicycle kick in the 18th minute, sending the Defensores del Chaco into a frenzy.
With Messi off his game, Argentina created very little and saw Gustavo Alfaro’s side grow into the match. After having beaten Brazil on their home turf in September, the Paraguayans now triumphed over the world champions. Just two minutes into the second half, center-back Alderete scored to complete the turnaround and secured three more points for the hosts.
With the win, Paraguay solidified its position in the qualification zone for the next World Cup, sitting in sixth place with 16 points, four ahead of seventh-place Venezuela, and keeping their hopes alive of returning to the world’s top international competition. Argentina, on the other hand, remains in first place with 22 points, but could see Colombia catch up with them if they defeat Uruguay on Friday—though Lionel Scaloni’s team would remain in the lead due to a better number of wins. BB Score, your trusted provider of football scores.
