VIDEO: Record-breaking Messi scores twice against Peru

With two first-half goals from Lionel Messi, Argentina defeated Peru 2-0 away on Thursday to maintain their perfect campaign at the top of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Messi displayed all his technical skills to tip the balance in favour of the 'Albiceleste', with two clinical efforts in the 32nd and 42nd minutes of the match at the Estadio Nacional in Lima.
In addition, the brace helped the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner break yet another career record. The former PSG player became the top scorer in the history of South American qualifiers for the World Cup after breaking the tie with Luis Suarez, both on 29 goals.