But can Messi end it on a high note? Messi is riding a personal, three-game losing streak: Argentina lost 2-1 to Paraguay last week, and Inter Miami dropped its final two games of its first-round series to Atlanta United in the MLS Cup playoffs earlier this month.

Argentina are sitting on top of FIFA World Cup 2026 South American qualifiers with 22 points from 11 games. Lionel Messi will be playing his 191st match for Argentina against Peru.

All things point to a reaction from Argentina, as Peru will do their best to hold Messi back but the hosts have so many weapons and will find a way to break through and get back on track. Argentina 3-0 Peru.