Argentina beat Mexico 2-0 to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Lionel Messi made the breakthrough in a nervy encounter before Enzo Fernandez sealed three precious point. Argentina's knockout fate is now firmly in their hands  if they beat Poland in their final group game, they will advance to the last 16.

Lionel Messi rescued Argentina from the brink of World Cup elimination, scoring the crucial opening goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar to put the South American champions back on track to reach the last 16.