Messi drives forward on the right wing and draws a foul, earning an early free kick for Argentina.

Messi carries the ball in the attacking half and is fouled, winning another dangerous free kick for Argentina.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box, but his effort is blocked before it can test the goalkeeper.

After a headed layoff from Emmanuel Más, Messi strikes a left‑footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked by the defense.

Messi tracks back into his own half, winning a free kick in the defensive area to relieve pressure on Argentina.

Messi breaks the deadlock with a left‑footed strike from outside the box, sending the ball into the bottom left corner for the decisive 1–0 lead.

Messi attacks down the right wing early in the second half and wins a free kick after being fouled.

Messi again drives at the Uruguayan defense on the right wing and draws another foul, earning a free kick.

Operating in the attacking half, Messi is fouled and secures yet another promising free kick position for Argentina.

Messi commits a foul in midfield, halting a Uruguayan move and conceding a free kick the other way.