Argentina Is Dependent On Lionel Messi To Save Their World Cup Bid

Argentina will try to save their World Cup skins when Lionel Messi and his colleagues play Mexico in a game they cannot afford to lose on Saturday in Qatar.

Argentina will try to save their World Cup skins when Lionel Messi and his colleagues play Mexico in a game they cannot afford to lose on Saturday in Qatar. Argentina, who arrived in Doha on a 36-match undefeated streak and as one of the overall favourites, is in jeopardy after a dramatic 2-1 setback to Saudi Arabia. The Argentines have stated that they would be inspired by the memory of their 1986 World Cup-winning captain, Diego Maradona, who died two years ago this week.

Argentina's World Cup hopes are depending on Lionel Messi.

Argentina will try to save their World Cup skins when Lionel Messi and his colleagues play Mexico in a game they cannot afford to lose on Saturday in Qatar.

Argentina will try to save their World Cup skins when Lionel Messi and his colleagues play Mexico in a game they cannot afford to lose on Saturday in Qatar. Argentina, who arrived in Doha on a 36-match undefeated streak and as one of the overall favourites, is in jeopardy after a dramatic 2-1 setback to Saudi Arabia. The Argentines have stated that they would be inspired by the memory of their 1986 World Cup-winning captain, Diego Maradona, who died two years ago this week.

"We remember him." "He was a very significant guy in the world of football, not only for us Argentines," Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez remarked.

"Today is a terrible day for everyone; maybe, we can bring happiness tomorrow."

Argentina knows they cannot afford a repetition of their Group C opener.

"It was difficult, but we're a unified group, a strong group that understands what we want, we know about our opponents, and we've already overcome many difficulties," said Martinez, who had a goal disallowed twice against the Saudis for offside.

When the Saudis meet Poland and Robert Lewandowski, the prolific striker who is still hunting for his first World Cup goal, they will have a chance to prove they are no fluke.

In the 0-0 tie with Mexico, the Barcelona forward missed a penalty.

In other games on Saturday, reigning champions France may advance to the round of 16 if they defeat Denmark at Stadium 974, which was designed with shipping containers in mind.

The French suffered an injury to defender Lucas Hernandez in their opening 4-1 win against Australia, adding to a list of absentees that included Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, who limped out of the World Cup before a ball was kicked.

Australia will face another difficult test against a tenacious Tunisian team.