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2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by AImiron: 4:55pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Argentina players have arrived in La Paz, Bolivia, ahead of their second 2026 World Cup qualifier game and fans have noticed an unusual item being carried by Lionel Messi and his teammates. The world champions opened their qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Ecuador thanks to Messi's second-half free kick. The world champions need to be in the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada to defend the title they won in Qatar last year and a winning start was crucial. However, Argentina's second game tonight (September 12) poses a significant challenge - not necessarily because of the opponents but because of the location and the conditions the visitors will face. La Albiceleste stars travelled in their usual attire with water bottles and tea flasks, but their trip to Bolivia saw them carry along an extra item. As spotted by AlbicelesteTalk, players were pictured arriving in La Paz with mini oxygen canisters. Alexis Mac Allister, Cuti Romero, and Nicolas Otamendi were pictured with the devices in hand as they alighted from the team bus in La Paz Bolivia adds an extra element of difficulty due to the high altitude of about 11,942 feet above sea level, which causes altitude sickness for those unaccustomed to the conditions. The tubes are meant to help provide oxygen and aid acclimatisation for the players. As reposted by BR Football, Brazil's national team players required oxygen after their 0-0 draw in La Paz in 2017. According to Web MD, altitude sickness is a group of symptoms that can occur when a person moves to a higher altitude very quickly, with severity ranging from mild to even life-threatening. The symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, shortness of breath, sleeping problems, and even loss of appetite - all potentially debilitating for an active football player. SOURCE 12 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by Trustme2(m): 5:55pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Ok |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by justdream(m): 5:55pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
U sure say nobe "gum" full that thing? All these players fit do anything for highness. 65 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by Kaybanty4u(m): 5:55pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Ok |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by apesinola001: 5:55pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
No comment |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by adspelite(m): 5:55pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
W |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by SPRINCE001: 5:55pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Messi will win 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by Angelfrost(m): 5:56pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Talk about "Home Advantage"...! 37 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by chudez0147(m): 5:56pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by TheSuperX(m): 5:56pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
My Idolo MESSI will score again 21 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by Kingosytex(m): 5:56pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
That is what is called the real 'home advantage' 84 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by Segunlords(m): 5:56pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Dia problems |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by Honoredeblazac: 5:56pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Na rubber solution full that things Abeg. Oyibo go dey dey lie for us |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by Racoon(m): 5:56pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Perhaps because of the altitude of Bolivia. However, they should cope well. 15 Likes |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by Jamieb(m): 5:56pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
wow 1 Like |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by ROYALMAXCLEANER: 5:57pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
The defending champion no come look UCHE FACE....π 1 Like |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by PhillipPHD(m): 5:57pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
I no wan hear say anything do my GOAT o. World war 4 7 Likes |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by IrepChrist: 5:57pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
They could be experiencing low humidity in the country. 1 Like |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by rapcy(m): 5:57pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by Ancecoker(m): 5:57pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by AImiron: 5:57pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Football is unfair!!!. One team will always play against teams like Luxembourg, Estonia and Latvia stat-padding, while another go need wear oxygen tubes to play against Bolivia till em retire. Sad! In 2009, Bolivia obliterated Argentina (6-1) in La Paz - 3,637 metres above the sea level. This was a WC qualifier. Argentina players were gasping for breath. π Messi was mocked, but I dare your favorite European countries to go there. 40 Likes 9 Shares
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Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by maclatunji: 5:58pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
High altitude means there is lower oxygen in that location. If you don't live there consistently, you would struggle especially in a high energy and endurance sport like football. 44 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by PrincessofDSS(f): 5:58pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Why using oxygen? Then itβs not safe to fix a football match is such an environment knowing the situation on ground 23 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by oluseyiforjesus(m): 5:58pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
World champion πππ no be pride ooo 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by obajoey(m): 5:58pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Laughing gas 1 Like |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by Chetas81(m): 5:59pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
justdream:YOU MEAN THEIR NIGERIAN'S,HABA KILODΓ 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by Mindlog: 6:00pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Expected because of the high altitude. 1 Like |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by PrincessofDSS(f): 6:00pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
maclatunji: Then itβs not safe to fix a football match is such an environment knowing the situation on ground 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by mayor1814: 6:01pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Different altitude for different countries. God is great. 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 2026 WC Qualifiers: Argentina Squad Arrived In Bolivia With Oxygen Canisters by Caramia2020(m): 6:01pm On Sep 12, 2023 |
Nigerians are lucky. 4 Likes 1 Share |
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