Lionel Messi is the toast of the footballing world once again after his 64th-minute strike from outside the box found its way through a sea of Mexican legs and into the goal for the opener in their World Cup Group C must-win clash at the Lusail Stadium here. Young substitute Enzo Fernandez, 21, then added a late goal (87th minute) off a Messi assist to seal the deal for the Albiceleste. 

A sharp tactical change 

However, it was a sharp tactical change in the backroom during half-time—initiated by coach Lionel Scaloni —that helped the Argentines overcome an ultra-defensive approach by their South American rivals to remain alive in the competition.