Argentina’s visit to Paraguay had it all—goals, scoring opportunities, and controversy. Cameras captured Lionel Messi visibly frustrated with Brazilian referee Anderson Daronco and Lionel Scaloni calling him a "shameless" official.

It was a third defeat in World Cup qualifying for the Albiceleste, who remain top of the standings with 22 points, and Scaloni chose to focus on the positives

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho was a second half substitute as Argentina chased the game, with Paraguay going 2-1 up just after half-time. Alejandro Garnacho played the final 26 minutes plus stoppage time, replacing Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister in an attacking switch.