What started off ideally for Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates on Thursday during a qualifying match towards the 2026 World Cup soon turned into a night to forget. The visitors and CONMEBOL qualification leaders,

Fans have accused Lionel Messi of 'disrespect' after he confronted referee Anderson Daronco during Argentina's heated World Cup qualifier against Paraguay. It was an evening to forget for La Albiceleste and their players, who suffered a 2-1 defeat at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, Paraguay.

Lionel Messi was left frustrated as Argentina fell to a shock defeat at the hands of Paraguay on Thursday night, with the Inter Miami star confronting the referee during the game

Lionel Messi was captured in a heated confrontation with match officials during Argentina's unexpected 2-1 defeat to Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup qualifier.

Lionel Messi's Argentina are reportedly set to be without defenders Cristian Romero and Nicolas Tagliafico for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Peru on Tuesday (November 19).

Argentina are back in action on Thursday with a trip to Asuncion to face a tough Paraguay test with a chance to inch closer to a FIFA 2026 World Cup berth. Lionel Messi and company saw off Bolivia last time out with a hat trick plus two assists in a thumping.

How big Messi’s impact is can be gauged from the fact that Paraguay banned jerseys bearing the Argentina footballer’s name from entering the Estadio Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción.

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

Lionel Messi was held scoreless as Argentina suffered a 2-1 loss to Paraguay in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Thursday night.

Lionel Messi was captured in a heated confrontation with match officials during Argentina's unexpected 2-1 defeat to Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup qualifier.

Lionel Messi’s Argentina are down 2-1 against Paraguay in the first half for Matchday 11 of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers at Defensores del Chaco stadium. Check out our live updates! Paraguay lead Argentina 2-1 for Matchday 11 of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers at Defensores del Chaco stadium.