Soccer-Argentina cruise past Chile 3-0 in World Cup qualifier

Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Argentina v Chile - Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - September 5, 2024 Argentina's Emiliano Martinez with teammates celebrate with the Copa America's trophy after the match REUTERS/Rodrigo Valle

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina claimed a 3-0 home win over Chile on Thursday thanks to second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Paulo Dybala, to strengthen their grip on top of the South American World Cup qualifying.

The Copa America champions looked dominant and untroubled by the absence of talismans Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria, who received a tribute at the Monumental stadium after his international retirement.