Argentina skipper and talisman Lionel Messi helped keep his country's hopes of winning the World Cup alive with the first goal in a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Saturday. A shock defeat to outsiders Saudi Arabia in their opening Group G match in Qatar had left Argentina on the brink, knowing another loss would spell the end of their tournament chances. But Messi scored a brilliant goal assisted by Angel di Maria. Enzo Fernandez added a thunderbolt second goal for Argentina three minutes from time to give his country a renewed belief.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi-Inspired Argentina Beat Mexico 2-0 To Keep Their Qatar Hopes Alive - In Pics
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Argentina skipper and talisman Lionel Messi helped keep his country's hopes of winning the World Cup alive with the first goal in a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Saturday. A shock defeat to outsiders Saudi Arabia in their opening Group G match in Qatar had left Argentina on the brink, knowing another loss would spell the end of their tournament chances. But Messi scored a brilliant goal assisted by Angel di Maria. Enzo Fernandez added a thunderbolt second goal for Argentina three minutes from time to give his country a renewed belief.
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