Messi Leads Argentina to 2–0 Win Over Mexico at World Cup

Argentina's forward (10) Lionel Messi (R) prepares for shot against Mexico's defender (23) Jesus Gallardo (C) during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Mexico at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on Nov. 26, 2022. Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images

LUSAIL, Qatar—Lionel Messi came up with another crucial goal for Argentina in a 2–0 win over Mexico on Saturday, Nov. 26, that ignited the team’s World Cup chances.

Messi took a touch from Angel Di Maria’s pass across the face of the area and drove a low shot from 25 meters (yards) into the bottom corner in the 64th minute.