With their World Cup hopes already on the line, Argentina seek to overcome their opening game calamity on Saturday, as they tackle Group C rivals Mexico.

While the Albiceleste kicked off their quest for a third global crown by losing to rank outsiders Saudi Arabia, their Central American counterparts survived a scare to draw with Poland on Tuesday.

Since losing to Brazil in the 2019 Copa America, Argentina had embarked on a national record 36-game unbeaten run, and as reigning South American champions, arrived among most pundits' favourites for the final four at least.

Yet, all that momentum counted for little on the first day of their World Cup campaign, as Lionel Scaloni's side let an early advantage slip from their grasp during the space of six second-half minutes at Lusail Stadium.

Leading through Lionel Messi's opener from the penalty spot, the Albiceleste seemed in control of affairs at half time, having seen three other 'goals' ruled out for offside. Two Saudi Arabian strikes shortly after the interval turned the game on its head, however, and Group C's underdogs held out to record a result that will echo through the ages.

With the last of their global triumphs coming back in the summer of 1986, Argentina were already under pressure to deliver a first World Cup trophy for approaching 40 years - particularly in what is set to be Messi's swansong.

Mexico fire, but Messi

Anything but a win for Argetina is bye bye Messi cup dream.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijS94SSJK5E

treesun:
Argentina fan, Messi lover!

Messi is not sharp again, oti luu lee.

nicestguy1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijS94SSJK5E

Our NTA is showing for free, if you don't mind the quality.

treesun:


Messi can still score penalty!

treesun:


Lewa may not score in this tournament!

Lewadonzki scored oo just like CR7 and Messi

Fire

treesun:


Lewa may not score in this tournament!

Ewa is his name.

Mexico should please finish the good job SAUDI Arabia started

Do or die affair for Argentina. I predict 2 - 0 in favor of Argentina

tough game for agentina

2:1

3:2 Mexico to win

Argentina Full time
Maxbet

Argentina don already start their own knock out round b4 the rest

Argentina last hope

Today is another day!


Our dwarf Asun fraud from South America will be at it again
Always Bottling when his teamates and country needs him the most


Pessi the Butler

Messi and Ronaldo days are over.. if Portugal still depended on Ronaldo, they will be knocked out...if Argentina are still depending on messi ...then house sure for them this evening

WORLD MESSI DAY!!!

Pendu boys are welcome to witness the greatness of the G.O.A.T of football.

Lionel Andrés Messi masterclass incoming.....

Messi
2 goals and 1 assist

Argentina 4-1 Mexico

Messi doesn't do much in matches any longer which is understandable. Argentina will not go far even if they escape group stage(Very unlikely).
They couldn't put a Goal past Saudi for nearly 60 mins, that's not an attribute of a Potential World Champion.
Too many misplaced passes like they don't train. No runs by any player to create chance.
Nonexistent midfield with no confidence whatsoever. Abeg, their problem plenty. They have very high chance of getting eliminated Today, sadly.

Edited: Argentina has shown Character, Dedication and Composure in this second round despite tension/likelihood of getting knocked out. This is what matters, interesting times ahead.

cletz991:
Today is another day!


Our dwarf Asun fraud from South America will be at it again
Always Bottling when his teamates and country needs him the most


Pessi the Butler

Bet your two balls ...if Argentina wins, just break your two balls. Promise me you will.

Messi to score hattrick

One match lost and everyone forgot how good Argentina is. Same Argentina that haven’t lost since 2019 until the Saudi match. They were on 36 matches unbeaten run oh!. They conquered top teams like Brazil and Italy along the way...

That’s how people pray for your downfall when you are on top, any minor setback, they don’t take time to mock you. May our enemies not mock us.

EDIT: Argentina will complete a hat trick of trophy when they win this World Cup and I’ll update this post with the picture.

Pessi should perform all his mates has scored even Giroud has scored. Why is he always bottling? ..Saudi Arabia fans are still looking for the short fraud

JoshTim:


Bet your two balls ...if Argentina wins, just break your two balls. Promise me you will.