Alvarez shines as Argentina breeze past Chile in World Cup qualifier

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- Julian Alvarez scored one goal and set up another as Argentina continued their march toward a place in the 2026 World Cup with 3-0 home victory over Chile on Thursday.

The hosts broke the deadlock just after halftime through Alexis Mac Allister, who swept home a first-time effort after Lautaro Martinez allowed Julian Alvarez's cross to pass through his legs.

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