Argentina Dominates Bolivia 4-0 in Post-Messi Era Opener
Argentina National Football Team commenced a new chapter in their football history with a commanding 4-0 victory over Bolivia, marking their first match in the post-Lionel Messi era. The match took place on October 1, 2026, and featured goals from Lautaro Martínez, Nicolás Paz, Cristian Romero, and José Manuel López.
Martínez opened the scoring in the 19th minute after receiving a pass from Alexis Mac Allister. Paz doubled the lead in the 29th minute, skillfully lifting the ball over Bolivia's goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra.
In the 54th minute, Cristian Romero scored with a powerful header from a set-piece delivered by Paz. López capped off the scoring in the 86th minute, netting his first international goal.
Head coach Lionel Scaloni utilized this match to assess the team's depth and potential for future responsibilities, suggesting that Argentina can rebuild effectively without Messi, who retired after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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