Lautaro Martinez scores as Argentina defeats Bolivia 4-0

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Lautaro Martinez scores as Argentina defeats Bolivia 4-0
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Lautaro Martinez scored the opening goal in Argentina's 4-0 victory over Bolivia on September 30, 2026, in Cordoba. His goal came in the 19th minute, leveling him with Sergio Aguero as the third all-time top scorer for Argentina with 41 goals in 85 matches. The win was part of a special international break for Argentina, who will also face Burkina Faso before Lionel Messi's farewell match against Benin. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Martinez will be the team's third-choice captain following Messi's retirement.

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  • •Argentina wins 4-0 against Bolivia in an international friendly.
  • •Lautaro Martinez's goal marks his 41st for Argentina.
  • •He ties Sergio Aguero for third on Argentina's all-time scoring list.
  • •Argentina will next play Burkina Faso on October 4, 2026.
  • •Messi will return for a farewell match against Benin after these friendlies.
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  • 8:37 AMYahoo Sports — Internationals: Lautaro scores against Bolivia
  • 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Lautaro Martinez matches Aguero to become Argentina’s third all-time top scorer
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A memorable night for Lautaro Martinez, who continues to climb the ranks in the history of the Argentina national team. In Cordoba, La Albiceleste played the first of three friendlies scheduled during...

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Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring in Argentina’s 4-0 victory over Bolivia in the early hours of Thursday morning, and in doing so, has matched Sergio Aguero to become his nation’s third all-time...

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