Messi has found the reason for the sensational defeat of the Argentina national team

Argentine forward, Lionel Messi, spoke to reporters after his team sensationally lost to Uruguay in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

The meeting took place in Argentina at Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires and ended in a victory for the guests with a score of 2:0. Messi spent 90 minutes on the field, but could not help his team.

“We knew who we were going to play, and it was difficult for us to face them. Uruguay play very intensely, they have physically strong and fast players. We didn't feel comfortable on the pitch. Now we need to step up and play good football in the next game against Brazil”, - the press service of the Argentine national team quotes Messi as saying.

After five rounds played, the Argentine team has 12 points and first place in the qualifying group standings. Uruguay moved up to second place and has ten points.