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Messi leads Argentina to win over Mexico at World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Nicolas Otamendi celebrate after their match against Mexico at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 26, 2022.
Argentina's Lionel Messi and Nicolas Otamendi celebrate after their match against Mexico at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 26, 2022. Photo by Matthew Childs /REUTERS

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi came up with another crucial goal for Argentina in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday 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.

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He ran toward Argentina’s fans with his arms outstretched arms before getting mobbed by his jubilant teammates. He looked emotional as he grabbed and shook his jersey, then blew a kiss to the crowd.

Substitute Enzo Fernandez added a second goal in the 87th minute.

Argentina bounced back from a shocking 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in its opening match. The team is in second place in Group C ahead of its last match against Poland on Wednesday.

The 35-year-old Messi is likely playing in his last World Cup, which is the only major title missing from his collection.