Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring for Argentina against Mexico at the 2022 World Cup.
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Messi leads Argentina to vital win over Mexico

Lionel Messi rescued Argentina from the brink of World Cup elimination, scoring the crucial opening goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday.
May 17, 2023, 04:52 am - ESPN

Match Timeline

Argentina
Mexico
  • KO
  • 22
  • 42
  • 43
  • HT
  • 50
  • 57
  • 63
  • 64
  • 66
  • 66
  • 69
  • 73
  • 87
  • 89
  • FT
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Match Commentary

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Match ends, Argentina 2, Mexico 0.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Argentina 2, Mexico 0.
90'+6'
Lionel Messi (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Match Stats
ARGMEX
Possession
58.5%
41.558.5
41.5%
Shots on Goal
2
1
Shot Attempts
5
4
Yellow Cards
1
4
Corner Kicks
4
2
Saves
1
0

Match Formations

  • 23
    Martínez
  • 8
    Acuña
  • 25
    Martínez
  • 19
    Otamendi
  • 4
    Montiel
  • 20
    Mac Allister
  • 18
    Rodríguez
  • 7
    De Paul
  • 11
    Di María
  • 22
    Martínez
  • 10
    Messi

Game Information

Lusail Stadium
7:00 PM, 26 November 2022
Lusail, Qatar
Attendance: 88,966
  • Referees:
  • Daniele Orsato