A physical game with 5 total yellow cards (1 for Argentina, 4 for Mexico). Lineups & Impact
Notable starters included Messi, Di María, Lautaro Martínez, and Rodrigo De Paul.
Lionel Messi (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Full Commentary. Match Stats. ARG MEX. Possession. 58.5% 41.5 58. Mexico Line-up: World Cup Football - Argentina - TNT Sports
After a tense and physical first half marked by numerous fouls and few clear chances, Argentina's World Cup hopes hung in the balance following their opening loss to Saudi Arabia. The deadlock was finally broken in the when Lionel Messi received a pass from Ángel Di María and struck a low, precise shot into the bottom corner from 20 yards out.