Argentina Crushes Bolivia 6-0 in World Cup Qualifying Rout

Argentina produced a devastating attacking display to demolish Bolivia 6-0 in a one-sided Fifa World Cup Qualifying - Conmebol clash on October 15, 2024. Lionel Messi led the scoring with a brilliant hat-trick, while Rodrigo de Paul, Paulo Dybala, and Leandro Paredes also found the net.

The match at the iconic Estadio Alberto J. Armando in Buenos Aires was a procession from the outset, with Argentina dominating possession and creating chances at will. The hosts opened the scoring within the first 10 minutes when Lionel Messi curled a sumptuous free-kick into the top corner.

Argentina Crushes Bolivia 6-0 in World Cup Qualifying Rout

Bolivia's hopes of a comeback were extinguished minutes later as Rodrigo de Paul doubled the lead with a clinical finish. The visitors were unable to contain Argentina's relentless attacking waves, and Messi struck again just before half-time to make it 3-0.

In the second half, Argentina continued to pour forward and added three more goals in quick succession. Paulo Dybala tapped home from close range, before Leandro Paredes fired in a stunning strike from outside the box. Messi completed his hat-trick with a penalty in the 74th minute to seal a resounding victory.

The result means that Argentina remains top of the Conmebol World Cup qualifying standings, with Bolivia now languishing in second-to-last place. The hosts were in complete control throughout the match, showcasing their supreme quality and attacking prowess.

Lionel Messi was the undoubted star of the show, delivering a masterclass in goalscoring and playmaking. His hat-trick takes his international tally to 90 goals, moving him closer to the century mark.

Rodrigo de Paul also had an excellent game, contributing with a goal and an assist. The Atletico Madrid midfielder was influential in Argentina's midfield, dictating the tempo and creating chances for his teammates.

Paulo Dybala and Leandro Paredes also impressed with their contributions, adding to Argentina's attacking dominance. The Juventus forward showed his poacher's instinct with his close-range finish, while the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder provided a moment of brilliance with his long-range strike.

Bolivia, on the other hand, was overwhelmed by Argentina's attacking firepower and never looked like causing an upset. The visitors were unable to string together a series of passes and failed to create any meaningful chances.

The result is a clear indication of the gulf in quality between the two teams. Argentina is one of the favorites to win the World Cup in 2026, while Bolivia faces an uphill battle to qualify for the tournament.

The victory extends Argentina's unbeaten run to 10 matches and boosts their confidence heading into the final stages of World Cup qualifying. The team will now focus on their upcoming match against Peru, while Bolivia will look to regroup and salvage their campaign.