Messi, 35, struck from range in the second half to inspire the Albiceleste to three points, picking up the assist for substitute Enzo Fernandez's goal three minutes from time.
Their win over Mexico has boosted their chances of qualifying for the first knockout round of the tournament, after losing 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their opening game of the competition in Qatar.Heading into the World Cup, Argentina were considered among the favourites for the trophy but made life difficult for themselves with their shock defeat to Herve Renard's team, a performance that would have concerned head coach Lionel Scaloni.
As Messi and his compatriots celebrated in the changing room on Saturday night, a video emerged of a Mexico shirt appearing to be caught by the former Barcelona's captain foot, a visual that sent professional Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez into an online frenzy.
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