Messi meets Nahuel Molina's cross in the center of the box and fires with his left foot, but his shot flies over the bar from a promising position.

Messi slides a precise through ball into the box for Julián Álvarez, whose right‑footed effort from the left side goes just wide of the far post.

Driving forward in the attacking half, Messi carries the ball under pressure and is fouled, earning Argentina a free kick in a dangerous central area.

Messi works the ball down the right wing, drawing defenders before being brought down and winning another attacking free kick for Argentina.

Messi latches onto a pass from Julián Álvarez on the left side of the box and strikes with his left foot, but his goal‑bound effort is blocked by a defender.

Messi carries the ball through the attacking half and is stopped by a foul, winning yet another free kick in a promising position.

Under pressure between the lines, Messi shields the ball and is fouled, earning Argentina a free kick to sustain their second‑half pressure.

Messi once again draws a foul in the attacking half as he looks to turn and drive forward, resulting in another free kick opportunity.

Collecting a lay‑off from Lautaro Martínez outside the box, Messi hits a left‑footed shot from distance that is blocked before it can trouble the goalkeeper.

From a late corner, Messi delivers a curling cross that finds Valentín Castellanos at the back post, but his header from close range flies over the bar.