LIONEL MESSI rescued Argentina with a magical strike as they beat Mexico 2-0 to remain in the World Cup.
The Argentinians knew they would have been OUT of the World Cup if they lost.
But Messi stepped up with a sublime long-range effort to fire his side ahead, before Enzo Fernandez scored the second.
They know still need to get a result against Poland next week to advance to the last-16.
- Result:Argentina 2-0 Mexico
- Argentina XI: E. Martinez, Montiel, Otamendi, Li. Martinez, Acuna, De Paul, Rodriguez, Di Maria, Messi, Mac Allister, Lautaro
- Mexico XI: Ochoa, Montes, Araujo, Moreno, K. Alvarez, Herrera, Guardado, Chavez, Gallardo, Lozano, Vega
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