Santiago: Argentina avenged their Copa America defeat to Chile in Santiago on Thursday, defeating the South American champions 2-1 to clinch a crucial victory in their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Double the joy: Argentina’s mercurial striker Lionel Messi celebrates his team’s second goal, scored by teammate Gabriel Mercado, during their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chile at the National Stadium in Santiago, Chile on Thursday night. Pic/AP, PTI