Superb goals by Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez have earned Argentina a 2-0 win over Mexico in a pulsating atmosphere at Lusail Stadium on Saturday.
The result breathes new life into the South American side’s World Cup campaign after they suffered a stunning defeat in their Group C opener against Saudi Arabia.
Argentina knew another 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.
Messi broke the deadlock in the 64th minute, arrowing a low shot through a crowd of defenders into the corner, equalling Diego Maradona’s Argentina record of 21 matches and eight goals at the World Cup.
The Argentinian fans, who made up the majority of this 88,966-strong crowd, erupted. More than 5,000 Argentina fans already live in Qatar.
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