NewsPhotos Lionel Messi's Argentina qualify for World Cup for 13th straight time and more numbers from 2022 qualifiers, in pics

Lionel Messi's Argentina qualify for World Cup for 13th straight time and more numbers from 2022 qualifiers, in pics

Despite a goalless game against the arch-rivals Brazil, Argentina qualified for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar on Tuesday (November 16). Argentina went up against Brazil in the World Cup 2022 qualifiers clash but the match ended up with a 0-0 draw. Argentina, who are unbeaten in the last 27 matches, booked their place at the World Cup 2022 after Uruguay and Chile got defeated by Bolivia and Ecuador, respectively. The Lionel Messi led-side has qualified for the World Cup for the 13th time in a row, having failed to qualify only once, for the 1970 finals in Mexico. Here are some important facts and numbers from World Cup 2022 qualifiers.

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Updated:Nov 17, 2021, 10:38 AM IST

Lionel Messi says he 'gave it all' in Brazil draw

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Argentina's Lionel Messi tries to dribble past Brazil defenders in their FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifier. "I gave it all I could," Messi said. "This was a very intense game ... It's been a while since I've been out (injured) and it's not easy to play in a game that demands this kind of pace." (Photo: Reuters)

Lionel Messi's Argentina book Qatar World Cup berth

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Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifier against Brazil. The game ended in a 0-0 draw but Argentina joined Brazil by qualifying for 2022 World Cup in Qatar. (Photo: Reuters)

Argentina are unbeaten in the last 27 matches and over 2 years

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The goalless draw against Brazil means Argentina are now 27 matches unbeaten, a run stretching back more than two years. (Photo: Reuters)

Bolivia thrash Uruguay 3-0

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Bolivia scored twice in the first half then missed a penalty and had a man sent off in a 3-0 win over Uruguay on Tuesday, a result that revived their World Cup qualification chances and dealt a blow to their rivals’ hopes of making Qatar 2022. (Photo: Reuters)

Jamaica hold US to 1-1 draw

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Jamaica held the United States to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup qualifier in Kingston on Tuesday, disappointing the young US squad after their victory over Mexico last week. US forward Timothy Weah drew first blood in the 11th minute, but West Ham United striker Michail Antonio levelled in the 22nd minute with a stunning shot from range. (Photo: Reuters)