Messi leads a rapid counterattack and slips a precise pass to Julián Álvarez, who finishes low into the bottom left corner for Argentina’s opener.

Messi swings in a cross that finds Nicolás Otamendi, whose header from the center of the box is blocked by the UAE defense.

Messi cuts in from the left side of the box and unleashes a right‑footed shot that is blocked by a defender.

From outside the box, Messi hits a left‑footed effort after a setup from Ángel Di María, but his shot is blocked.

Messi takes on a direct free kick from outside the area with his left foot, but the shot flies just too high over the bar.

Messi meets Ángel Di María’s cross with a header from the center of the box, forcing a save in the top center of the goal.

Messi controls Ángel Di María’s assist in the box and fires a right‑footed shot into the top left corner, extending Argentina’s lead to 4–0.

Messi drives down the right wing with the ball and draws a foul, winning a free kick in an advanced wide position.

Messi receives the ball from Nahuel Molina and strikes left‑footed from outside the box, but his shot sails over the bar.

Messi carries the ball in the attacking half and is fouled, earning another free kick in a dangerous central area.

From a direct free kick, Messi curls a left‑footed shot from outside the box that goes close but misses just to the left of the goal.