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.

What happened?

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.

How did the referee react?

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.

What's next for 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