Sports desk: Lionel Messi's Argentina to win the coveted World Cup title after Qatar World Cup. The Albiceleste also topped the FIFA rankings last year after becoming world champions after 36 years. Lionel Scaloni has held the position ever since. But Argentina has lost its rhythm recently. After a great start in the World Cup qualifiers, with a chance at the 2026 World Cup all but assured, they face a challenge from the opposition.

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After losing to Brazil in the Copa America in 2019, Argentina went to the World Cup after going undefeated. Despite losing to Saudi Arabia in the first match of the World Cup, Lionel Messi's team became world champions, ending a long drought of 36 years. After the World Cup, the Albiceleste rose to the top of the FIFA rankings on 6 April 2023 after winning two friendlies against Panama and Curacao. Since then, Messi's team has held the position.

But the Albiceleste have lost their rhythm recently. They have won only two of the last five matches. Lost in two matches. And that's the throne of Argentina. Lionel Scaloni's team may lose the top spot in the next FIFA rankings.

Argentina will face Peru in a World Cup qualifier next Wednesday (November 20) at home in La Bombenera. If Argentina fail to beat Peru in this match, they may lose the top spot.

Argentina have lost 3 matches so far in this year's World Cup qualifiers. Two of these have come in the last five matches. One of these losses was at home and the other two were away. Most recently, Lionel Messi's side lost 2-1 to Paraguay in Asuncion last Friday (November 15).

Argentina desperately need a win to keep sole possession of top spot in qualifying and above France and Spain in the FIFA rankings.

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Argentina won just one match after winning the Copa America (6-0 against Bolivia). They topped the ranking with 1,862.36 points. 1,859.79 points for second-placed France, who beat Italy in the UEFA Nations League yesterday (November 17) to move into second place. On the other hand, after defeating Denmark, Euro champion Spain's points stand at 1,848.76. If Argentina draw with Peru in their next match they can drop to second place with 1854.75 points and if they lose they can drop to third place with 1,842.25 points if Spain beat Switzerland in their next Nations League match.