The Argentina national team wins a penalty after a tough challenge on Marcos Senesi. The Argentina player suffered a tough kick in the face from an Asian team defender that resulted in a penalty for Argentina.
The play occurred at 28 minutes into the first half, shortly after the hydration break. At that moment, Nicolás Tagliafico sent a cross from the left sector and Lautaro Martínez anticipated the entire defense and shot, but the ball rebounded off the post.
Initially, Romanian referee István Kovács did not call a foul, but was later called from the VAR to review the play. After a brief check, the judge awarded a penalty to Argentina.
The Argentina national team comes into the match on a 3-game winning streak, with a record of 3W-0D-0L in their last 3 games. Their last result was a 2-0 win over Angola on November 14, 2025.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | Angola 0-2 Argentina |
| Last 3 games | 3W-0D-0L |
Argentina looks to continue their good streak in the 2026 World Cup
