Argentyna - Australia Today

: In his landmark 1,000th game, Messi broke the deadlock in the 35th minute with a clinical low strike, his first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout stage.

: In the final seconds of stoppage time, 18-year-old Garang Kuol had a point-blank chance to equalize, but Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made a crucial spread-eagle save to secure the win. Polish Connection Argentyna - Australia

Argentina won the match at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on December 3, 2022, but the story of the game was a mix of individual brilliance and a late, desperate Australian comeback. Key Chapters of the Match : In his landmark 1,000th game, Messi broke

: Australia pulled one back in the 77th minute through a deflected shot from Craig Goodwin. This sparked a frantic finish where the "Socceroos" nearly forced extra time. Key Chapters of the Match : Australia pulled