Get ready for the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Paraguay and Argentina on4, 2024. Learn about the match details, viewing options, and predictions as these two top teams battle for World Cup qualification at Estadio Defensores del Chaco.

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.

Antonio Sanabria's spectacular bicycle kick, Omar Alderete's header give hosts narrow win against Lionel Messi-led Argentina - Anadolu Ajansı

Lionel Messi-led Argentina lost their 4th match in over five years as Paraguay overturned a 1-goal deficit to defeat La Albiceleste 2-1 in Asuncion on 15th November, 2024 (IST). Lautaro Martinez gave the visitors the lead in 11th minute before Antonio Sanabria brought back parity eight minutes later.

With Lionel Scaloni's squad at the top of the table and closing in on a ticket to the 2026 World Cup, Argentina is ready to keep the momentum alive and kick things up a notch as they defend their title.

Argentina will remain on the top of the 10-team round robin competition with a 22 points in 11 matches, Brazil is provisionally in third place

Argentina are comfortably leading the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifiers standings with 22 points from 10 matches. Their opponent will be Paraguay in Round 11 of the competition, who are placed 6th in the table.

Lionel Messi failed to score as Argentina were beaten 2-1 by Paraguay in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. The two goals of Paraguay also included an incredible bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria.

Lionel Messi returns to action with the Argentine national team Thursday night for a 2026 World Cup qualifying match on the road against Paraguay.

Argentina are back in action on Thursday with a trip to Asuncion to face a tough Paraguay test with a FIFA 2026 World Cup berth on the line. Lionel Scaloni's men can book their return as defending champions with a win barely two years on from their success in Qatar.

Paraguay shocked Argentina 2-1 at Estadio Defensores del Chaco in a riveting FIFA World Cup qualifier. Lautaro Martínez started Argentina's score in the 11th minute; then, in the 19th minute, Paraguayan Antonio Sanabria equalised with an amazing bicycle kick.