Match Summary
Argentina overcame Mexico 2-0 in the Lusail Stadium, keeping their hopes of qualifying alive despite a less-than-memorable performance. After a first half in which neither team scored, Messi once again was the game-changer. After giving the Albiceleste the lead with a goal from 25 yards out in the middle of the second half, he turned provider 23 minutes later by setting up Fernandez for a magnificent second. Mexico played hard, but they lacked talent in the final third, and as a result, they are now in last place in their group while Argentina moves up to second.
Key Moments
- 64 Minutes of 2nd Half – Lionel Messi finally breaks the deadlock, assisted by Di Maria. Messi’s late-game heroics were crucial, as he found the bottom corner from 25 yards out with a swarm of defenders in his way. Messi saves Argentina again.
- 87 Minutes of 2nd Half – Enzo Fernandez scores, Lionel Messi assists. Amazing goal by Fernandez, who takes a pass from Messi off a short corner, dribbles past Gutierrez with a couple of stepovers, and then fires a curling shot into the top corner!
| Argentina | Mexico | |
| Winner/Loser | Argentina Won | Mexico Lose |
| Goal | 2 | |
| Assists | 2 | |
| Ball Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Big Chances | ||
| Passes | 528 | 370 |
| Accurate Passes | 446 | 284 |
| Total Shots (On Target) | 2 | 1 |
| Fouls | 19 | 15 |
| Yellow Card | 1 | 4 |
| Red Card | ||
| Offside | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Keeper Saves | 1 | |
| Player Of The Match | Lionel Messi |
Point table of Group (C) after this match
| Team | Play | Goal Difference | Points |
| Argentina | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Poland | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Mexico | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | -1 | 1 |
