Messi times a run onto Roncaglia’s through ball but is flagged offside before he can threaten Mexico’s goal.

Messi’s left‑footed shot from the center of the box flashes just wide to the left after a set‑up from Marcos Rojo.

Driving forward in the attacking half, Messi carries the ball and draws a foul to win a free kick for Argentina.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed strike from outside the box that is turned away low to the right by the Mexican keeper.

From the center of the box, Messi’s left‑footed effort is saved in the middle of the goal after a neat assist from Éver Banega.

Messi once again carries the ball in the attacking half, drawing a foul and earning another dangerous free kick.

From the ensuing direct free kick, Messi’s left‑footed shot from outside the box sails just too high over the bar.

Messi feeds Carlos Tevez outside the box, but Tevez’s right‑footed shot flies over the crossbar.

Messi creates another chance by setting up Ángel Correa on the right side of the box, but Correa’s shot is saved low to the far post.

Dropping deep, Messi keeps possession in Argentina’s half and draws a foul to win a defensive free kick.

Messi darts into the center of the box and coolly slots a left‑footed shot to the bottom left corner, finishing off Sergio Agüero’s assist to make it 2–2.

In stoppage time, Messi’s right‑footed shot from outside the box is blocked after another layoff from Sergio Agüero.