Lionel Messi may have saved Argentina’s World Cup hopes Saturday when he fired them into the lead against Mexico.
Messi scored from outside the boxSent ball rolling past Mexico goalkeeperMust-win for Argentina after Saudi Arabia loss
WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentina hero sent a low shot from outside the box past Guillermo Ochoa to give the Albiceleste the advantage in their second game of the tournament.
MESSIIIIIIIIIIIIII!! ?
The Argentina captain comes up with a moment of magic to light up the tight game with this gorgeous finish… ??#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/RIHjU46QDC
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 26, 2022
Where is Messi?
Messi is HERE ??? pic.twitter.com/XpxXYpBR0p
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 26, 2022
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Argentina were in dire need of three points heading into the clash after going down 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their opening match.
WHAT NEXT FOR ARGENTINA? Messi and his team-mates will look to secure their place in the second round of the tournament by getting a positive result against Poland on November 30.
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