Laura Rozo
Argentina vs Mexico was a hard-fought game in the second matchday of the group stage at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Both clubs belong to Group C and offered a magnificent performance in a game full of good plays and goals to all the attendees and spectators of the match.
JefeBet brings you our recap, analysis and other information on the clash between these two national teams, Argentina vs Mexico. Keep in mind that our website has a special section where you can check updates regarding the predictions for this World Cup.
Recap, highlights, goals, score and report on the Argentina vs Mexico game in the group stage of the Qatar 2022 World Cup on November, 26
- Where: Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar
- When: Saturday, November 26, 2022, 2:00 PM E.T.
- Result: Argentina 2-0 Mexico
- Scorers: Lionel Messi 64′, Enzo Fernández 87′.
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Argentina Recap | 3 points – 2nd place
In this Argentina vs. Mexico match, the Argentines registered most of the possession rate with a 59% percentage, while in terms of passing accuracy they had 84%.
Lionel Scaloni’s team had a discrete performance during the first half, but improved in the second half. Although they had a couple of difficult moments when Mexico seemed to come close on the counter in the first few minutes, after the second half everything changed.
In the 64th minute, in a very precise team move, Lionel Messi managed to score, receiving a pass from Ángel Di María and shooting a cross-shot from outside the box directly into the goalkeeper’s left post. From there, with more calm and patience, the Argentines gradually opened up space for themselves. Near the end, in the 87th minute, Enzo Fernandez scored a fantastic goal, with a well-placed ball that Memo Ochoa would never reach, making it 2-0.
Argentina lineup (4-3-3): Emiliano Martínez, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Marcos Acuña, Rodrigo De Paul, Guido Rodríguez, Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Ángel Di María.
Mexico Recap | 1 point – 4th place
The Mexicans had an unfortunate performance in this Argentina vs Mexico match. Although they stood up very well in the first few minutes, played one-on-one and without fear against one of the favorites, they were unable to materialize the few opportunities that came their way. Their most dangerous attack came from their star player, Alexis Vega, on a free kick that unfortunately ended up being saved by Dibu Martínez.
The team coached by Gerardo Martino, fell under the magic of one of the best players in the world, who opened the way of a very hard fought match. Despite the result, the performance of Guillermo Ochoa, who was crucial to stop the couple of concrete chances that the Albiceleste had, deserves to be highlighted.
Mexico lineup (5-3-2): Guillermo Ochoa, Kevin Álvarez, Héctor Moreno, César Montes, Néstor Araujo, Jesús Gallardo, Héctor Herrera, Andrés Guardado, Luis Chávez, Hirving Lozano, Alexis Vega.
Upcoming matches
In the next round, Argentina will face Poland, who is the leader of the group and has the best chance of qualifying for the round of 16. The team led by Robert Lewandowski won in the last match against Saudi Arabia. The match will be played on Wednesday, November 30 at 2:00 PM E.T. at Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, Doha, Qatar.
After this Argentina vs. Mexico, the Mexicans will face Saudi Arabia. The Arabs are coming off a loss to Poland, but won their opening match against Argentina. The match will be played on Wednesday, November 30 at 2:00 PM E.T. at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar.
