Mexico: Lionel Messi Gives Argentina the Goal It Desperately Needed

Watch the highlights from the match between Argentina and Mexico played at Lusail Stadium.

Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez scored stunning goals to help Argentina recover from a shock loss to Saudi Arabia in their opening Group C match.

Argentina were under immense pressure after their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia, and they knew that anything less than a win against Mexico would leave them on the brink of elimination from the World Cup.

Messi, who had been quiet in Argentina's opening match, produced a moment of magic to break the deadlock in the 64th minute. The Barcelona forward picked up the ball on the left wing and drove into the Mexico penalty area, before firing a low shot into the bottom corner.

Enzo Fernandez doubled Argentina's lead in the 87th minute with a stunning strike from outside the box. The Benfica midfielder received the ball from Messi and unleashed a powerful shot that flew into the top corner.

Argentina's win moves them up to second place in Group C, level on points with Saudi Arabia and two points behind leaders Poland. They will now face Poland in their final group match on Wednesday, knowing that a win will guarantee them a place in the knockout stages.

Conclusion:

Messi's goal was a moment of brilliance that lifted Argentina's spirits and gave them the belief that they can still win the World Cup. The Barcelona forward has now scored 93 goals for Argentina, moving him one goal ahead of Gabriel Batistuta as the country's all-time leading scorer.

Argentina will now be confident of beating Poland and reaching the knockout stages, but they will need to improve their overall performance if they are to go all the way in Qatar.