Emiliano Martínez spoke about Argentina’s 1-0 win against Uruguay in the World Cup qualifiers and the match against Brazil on Tuesday.

Martínez reached 50 matches and 36 clean sheets with the Argentina national team in the World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay. The Argentine spoke to the media after the match. Here is what he had to say:

“The pitch did not help either for us or for them, it was a very difficult match. They were intense and so were we, and that’s why we were able to pull the game out.

“Whoever plays we always have the same mentality, this group wants to continue to grow and achieve things. We are proud of this moment.

“We will play against Brazil as we did against Peru and Bolivia, with the same respect and responsibility as always.”

Cristian Romero spoke about Argentina’s 1-0 win against Uruguay in the South American World Cup qualifiers.

Romero started Argentina’s match against Uruguay and did not put a foot wrong. The Argentine spoke to the media after the match. Here is what he had to say:

“We knew it was going to be a complicated game, but they didn’t hurt us. In the second half we owned the game.

“We got an important win and we are getting closer to our goal.”

Julián Álvarez started for Argentina in their 1-0 win against Uruguay in the World Cup qualifiers and spoke about the match to the media.

Álvarez was the lone striker up front for Lionel Scaloni’s team and also had the assist for Thiago Almada’s goal. The Argentine was every where on the pitch and spoke about the match against Uruguay. Here is what he had to say:

“We must continue working and growing as a group.

“These are three very important points, but we are taking it one step at a time. We must continue to grow as a group.

“It seemed like a game that had to be opened with a goal like that.”

This pass by Julián Álvarez was Lionel Messi-esque. pic.twitter.com/nso2clIdjq

— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) March 22, 2025

The Argentina national team have clinched a playoff spot for the 2026 World Cup and need one point to qualify.

Lionel Scaloni’s team guaranteed a playoff spot at the 2026 World Cup following the 1-0 win against Uruguay. The reigning World Cup champions presently lead the South American World Cup qualifiers with 28 points and Bolivia, who are in a playoff spot, are 13 points.

Argentina need one point to secure a World Cup place and they play Brazil on Tuesday.