Group C – Sublime strikes by Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez earned Argentina a 2-0 win over feisty Mexico in a pulsating atmosphere at the Lusail Stadium on Saturday and got the South American favourites’ World Cup campaign up and running.
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| Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Lionel Messi, celebrates goal for Argentina with teammates in the FIFA World Cup 2022 match against Mexico at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar |
Photos 👇 Stunned 2-1 by Saudi Arabia in their opening Group C match, Argentina knew defeat would send them out of the tournament but they started poorly, struggling to cope with Mexico’s high press as Messi was denied time and space to operate.
Angel Di Maria just outside the Mexico box in the 64th minute, Messi made no mistake, arrowing a low shot through a crowd of defenders into the corner. Fernandez doubled the lead in the 87th with a wonderful curling effort.
The win took Argentina up to second place on three points, one behind leaders Poland, who they play in their last group match. Standard
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| Fernandez celebrates goal for Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2022 match against Mexico at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar |
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| Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Lionel Messi, celebrates goal with Argentina teammate in the FIFA World Cup 2022 match against Mexico at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar |
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| Fernandez celebrates goal for Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2022 match against Mexico at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar |
Photos: @FIFAWorldCup
