Early in the second half, Messi slides a clever pass into the box for Alexis Mac Allister, whose left-footed effort from the center of the area is blocked by the defense.

Moments later, Messi takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a pass from Alexis Mac Allister, but his effort drifts just wide to the left.

Messi carries the ball in his own half under pressure and draws a foul, earning Argentina a free kick in the defensive zone.

Again dropping deep, Messi shields the ball and is fouled as he tries to start a counterattack, winning another free kick in Argentina’s defensive half.

From a direct free kick outside the area, Messi curls a left-footed strike that just sails over the crossbar, narrowly missing a potential winner.

Late in the match, Messi again attracts contact while carrying the ball deep in his own half, earning Argentina yet another defensive free kick.