Argentina Downs Paraguay 1-0 in World Cup Qualifier

Messi Scores Match-Winner as Argentina Maintain Perfect Record

Argentina beat Paraguay 1-0 on Thursday in Buenos Aires to maintain a perfect 3-0 record in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. Lionel Messi scored the game's only goal in the 26th minute.

Paraguay Falls to First Defeat

Paraguay, who entered the match with two draws, suffered their first defeat of the qualifying campaign. They remain in 5th place in the 10-team group, with four points from three matches.