From a corner, Messi swings in a precise cross that finds Lucas Martínez Quarta, whose header from the center of the box goes just wide to the right.

Messi carries the ball out of pressure in his own half and draws a foul, winning a free kick in the defensive zone for Argentina.

Operating in the attacking half, Messi is fouled while driving forward and earns a dangerous free kick for Argentina.

Messi calmly converts the penalty, striking a left‑footed shot low into the bottom right corner to put Argentina 1–0 ahead.

Near halftime, Messi is brought down in the attacking half and wins another advanced free kick for Argentina.

Messi feeds Ángel Di María outside the box, but Di María’s left‑footed effort is blocked by the Chile defense.

Messi drives down the right wing and is fouled, earning a free kick in a wide attacking position.

Again on the right flank, Messi is stopped illegally and wins another free kick for Argentina.

From a direct free kick, Messi curls a left‑footed shot over the wall that beats the goalkeeper but smashes against the right post and stays out.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed strike from outside the box toward the bottom right corner, but Claudio Bravo dives to save after a pass from Nahuel Molina.

Cutting in from the right side of the box, Messi hits a left‑footed shot bound for the top left corner, but Bravo makes another save after being set up by Julián Álvarez.