Lucais , dt . 27
Argentina kept alive their hopes of advancing to the FIFA World Cup by defeating Mexico 2-0 in a do-or-die encounter with Messi finally finding a dominant rhythm . After the shocking defeat of 1-2 against Saudi Arabia , Argentina was threatened with elimination . However, with the help of the goals of Messi and 21-year-old star Fernandez and the effective performance of goalkeeper Emilino Martinez, Argentina achieved a great victory.
The match between the world number three and the Mexico team, which is 10 places behind it, played at the Lusail Stadium, seemed to be a draw at the beginning. 
. Both teams attacked in phases . However, no goal could be registered . Argentina goalkeeper Emilino Martinez made a superb diving save on Vega's free kick before the ball went into the goal . At half time both teams were tied at 0-0 .
After an hour of struggle, Messi scored his magic goal in the 64th minute of the second half and gave Argentina a 1-0 lead . Finally, with three minutes left in the allotted 90 minutes , Enzo Fernandez doubled Argentina's lead and was the final score .
This was Messi's 8th goal in FIFA World Cup and he equaled Maradona . Batistuta holds the record for most goals scored by Argentina in the World Cup , who has scored a total of 10 goals .
Argentina still in danger
After losing against Saudi Arabia, Argentina defeated Mexico . While Poland defeated Saudi Arabia after a draw against Mexico . Now Argentina and Poland and Saudi and Mexico will meet . If Argentina beat Poland, they will enter the knockout stage . If Poland and Argentina draw and Saudi Arabia defeats Mexico, Argentina can be eliminated . If Poland beat Argentina, they will be eliminated and the winner of the Saudi-Mexico match will advance .
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