With their backs against the wall following a World Cup-opening loss to Saudi Arabia, Argentina players were saved Saturday in Qatar by the play of legendary superstar Lionel Messi.
Argentina would have been eliminated with a loss to Mexico, but Messi scored in the 64th minute and then assisted on Enzo Fernández's goal in the 87th minute to seal a 2-0 win over Mexico.
Messi's tiebreaking goal was a wonder strike from outside the box that beat the goalkeeper low and to the right to put Argentina ahead:
FOX SoccerMESSI ud83dude31ud83dude31ud83dude31<br><br>Argentina takes the lead vs Mexico!