Argentina edge Mauritania behind Enzo, Paz goals

Lionel Messi came off the bench in the second half as Argentina beat Mauritania 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up friendly in Buenos Aires on Friday night.
Mar 28, 2026, 05:07 am - ESPN News Services

Match Timeline

Argentina
Mauritania
  • KO
  • 17
  • 32
  • 38
  • HT
  • 45
  • 45
  • 56
  • 61
  • 63
  • 69
  • 75
  • 76
  • 78
  • 85
  • 90+4
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Argentina 2, Mauritania 1.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Argentina 2, Mauritania 1.
90'+4'
Goal! Argentina 2, Mauritania 1. Jordan Lefort (Mauritania) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yacoub Ethmane following a set piece situation.
Match Stats
ARGMTN
Possession
64.3%
35.764.3
35.7%
Shots on Goal
4
4
Shot Attempts
7
11
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corner Kicks
4
2
Saves
3
2