Argentina defeats Mexico in Group C

Messi's goal sparks Argentina's victory

Argentina earned a crucial 2-0 win over Mexico in their Group C match at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, with Lionel Messi scoring the opening goal to keep his team's hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.

After a goalless first half, Messi broke the deadlock in the 64th minute with a stunning strike from outside the box. Enzo Fernandez added a second goal late on to seal the victory for Argentina.