Messi drops deep and threads a pass to Leandro Paredes, whose long‑range right‑footed effort from over 35 yards flies just over the bar.

Messi carries the ball forward and is fouled in Brazil’s half, winning a free kick in an advanced position.

Messi again drives at the Brazilian defense and draws another foul in the attacking half to earn a dangerous free kick.

From a set‑piece situation, Messi delivers into the box and Sergio Agüero’s header from the center crashes against the crossbar.

Messi combines on the right and plays in Sergio Agüero, whose right‑footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked by the defense.

Messi tries his luck with a left‑footed shot from outside the area, but it sails high and wide to the left.

Dropping back to help, Messi wins a free kick in Argentina’s defensive half after being fouled while in possession.

Messi tees up Rodrigo De Paul outside the box, but De Paul’s right‑footed strike rises too high and clears the bar.

Messi commits a foul in midfield, halting a Brazilian move and drawing the referee’s attention, though no booking is mentioned.

Messi creates space on the left side of the box and unleashes a left‑footed shot that beats the goalkeeper but cannons off the left post.

Messi drives at Brazil once more and is brought down in the attacking half, earning yet another free kick in a promising area.

From distance, Messi hits a powerful left‑footed shot toward the top left corner, but the Brazil keeper makes a strong save.

Messi takes on a shot from outside the box with his left foot, but the attempt is blocked before it can trouble the goalkeeper.

Late in the match, Messi is whistled for another foul, breaking up play as Argentina chase the game.