Argentina started poorly, failing to deal with Mexico’s intense pressure as Messi was deprived of time and room to operate. Argentina knew a loss would eliminate them from the tournament.
In the first half, Messi remained unnoticed, but in the 64th minute, he scored by slicing a low effort past a horde of defenders and into the corner.
With a beautiful arcing strike in the 87th minute, Enzo Fernandez secured the victory. Fernandez was able to slalom himself into the top left of the box after an Argentine corner was won on the left side. Before launching a powerful shot that curled into the upper right corner of the goal.