The World Cup in Qatar has also become remembered as the best in history and the first on Arab soil. Lionel Messi’s goal against Mexico remains firmly in the memory of football fans as the goal that opened the door for Argentina to win the title.
After a disappointing match against Saudi Arabia, which ended with a resounding 2-1 loss for the “Tango” team led by Messi, the pressure increased on the Argentine national team, which before the tournament was one of the serious candidates to win the Qatari World Cup.
Messi’s teammates entered the Lusail Stadium field in shaky spirits, and the pressure on Argentina appeared clear after the loss to Saudi Arabia, as it would have officially bid farewell to the tournament if it lost to Mexico.
Exactly one year ago, Lionel Messi vs Mexico ✨#Messi𓃵 #Messi #Leo Messi #Argentina #Mexico #FIFAWorldCup2022 pic.twitter.com/tDPnhc89qV
— SagorSrk🌐 (@IamSagorSrk) November 26, 2023
The first half ended in a goalless draw between the two teams, and Messi did not pose any threat during the first 45 minutes.
The mediocre performance of the Argentine players continued until the 64th minute, when Angel Di Maria passed the ball to the “Bulga” and the decision was made to shoot a creeping missile ball from outside the penalty area that hit the Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa, after which the Lusail Stadium exploded with the joy of the Argentine fans, amid a crazy celebration from the “Tango” players. “.
The team was down….stepped up and revived the hopes of millions.
Why he’s the GOAT! #ArgentinavsMexico #FIFAWorldCup #Messi𓃵 pic.twitter.com/sL8dAvar75
— iQue (@i_quarri) November 26, 2023
Argentine fear and anxiety vanished in the 87th minute when Lionel Messi succeeded in creating the second goal scored by substitute player Enzo Fernandez following a stunning arcing shot from inside the penalty area that caught goalkeeper Ochoa’s left scissors.
With this result, Argentina advanced to second place in the Group C standings with 3 points, one point ahead of leaders Poland, ahead of Saudi Arabia, third on goal difference.
Credit is due to Messi’s goal to liberate and revive Argentina in qualifying for the eighth final by defeating Mexico 2-0 and paving the way for Al-Barghout and his teammates to continue their victories until reaching the final, defeating France on penalties, and winning the 2022 World Cup.
🎥 | Pablo Aimar is emotional on the bench. pic.twitter.com/aJhQqMX7Pp
– Land of Silver Video 🎥. (@ViaARG) November 26, 2022
Fans of the Argentine national team circulated a video of the conversation that took place between Scaloni and Pablo Aimar on the bench after Lionel Messi scored the goal ahead of Mexico, and to what extent Aimar was clearly affected, as he almost burst into tears from the intensity of the nervous and psychological pressure placed on the technical staff.
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