Messi carries the ball forward and draws a foul in Brazil’s half, winning an early attacking free kick for Argentina.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box, but a Brazilian defender blocks the effort before it can trouble the goalkeeper.

Messi drops deep, keeps the ball under pressure and is fouled, earning a free kick in Argentina’s defensive half.

Messi drives at Brazil’s midfield line and is brought down, again winning a free kick in an attacking area.

Messi works the ball on the right wing, draws a defender and wins a free kick near the touchline for Argentina.

Messi picks out Lucas Biglia outside the box, and Biglia’s powerful right‑footed shot is saved in the top left corner by Alisson.

Messi once more carries the ball through midfield and is fouled, securing another attacking‑half free kick.

Messi takes on a shot with his left foot from outside the area, but the attempt is blocked by the Brazilian defence.

Messi threads a pass to Ángel Di María on the left side of the box, but Di María’s left‑footed shot whistles just wide of the far post.

From a direct free kick outside the box, Messi’s left‑footed effort bends over the wall and goes just wide of the right post, narrowly missing the target.