On 27 November 2022, Argentina locked horns with Mexico in the Lusail Stadium of Qatar. It was a Group C encounter in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. It was a must-win clash for Lionel Messi’s Argentina as they lost their tournament opener against Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia surprised everyone by defeating Argentina by 2-1.
So, fans were hoping to see a masterclass from Lionel Messi in that crucial match against Mexico. But, Messi did not disappoint as Argentina managed to win the match by 2-0. But, now a video has gone viral where Argentina fans got involved in a brawl with Mexico fans during the match.
Lionel Messi scored one goal and managed an assist against Mexico for Argentina in the World Cup
Speaking of the video, fans of both teams got involved in a heated brawl in the stands during the match. Some fans were also seen worried after seeing such an action during the high-voltage clash.
Speaking of the match, Argentina defeated Mexico in that match by 2-0. In the 64th minute, Lionel Messi scored a screamer from 25 yards out and gave a lead to his country. From the outside of the box, Lionel Messi produced a moment of magic. Angel Di Maria came up with the assist in that goal. Then, in the 87th minute, Enzo Fernandez hit the second goal for Argentina while Messi came up with an assist. They managed to hold the lead till the final whistle and thus, Argentina won their first match of the tournament.
Lionel Messi won the player of the match award for one goal and one assist. The Argentine superstar rose to the occasion again as he carried his nation to victory. However, it was his eighth goal in 21 appearances in World Cups. He also equaled Diego Maradona in terms of representing Argentina in World Cups. Now, they will be in action in their last group stage clash with Poland in Stadium 974 on 1 December 2022.