Lionel Messi could not help Argentina extend its unbeaten streak since its World Cup title.
Uruguay beat Argentina 2-0 at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires on Thursday in a World Cup qualifying match, its biggest victory so far under new coach Marcelo Bielsa.
Argentina hadn’t lost a competitive match since its group-stage opener against Saudi Arabia during last year’s World Cup in Qatar. It hadn’t lost at home since falling 1-0 to Paraguay in 2016, also during World Cup qualifying.
Brazil continued its poor campaign in qualifying with a 2-1 loss at Colombia, its second consecutive defeat in the round-robin competition. Striker Luiz Diaz scored twice on headers to lead an impressive turnaround at the Metropolitano Stadium in Barranquilla, with his father celebrating in the stands only days after being released by kidnappers. It was Colombia’s first victory over Brazil in World Cup qualifying in 15 matches.
Source: AP News
