Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark quality to score the opener in a 2-1 win over Australia and help send Argentina into the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Maestro Messi sends Australia packing as Argentina into last eight

Australia coach Graham Arnold promised Argentina a war on Saturday when the Socceroos look to spring an upset for the ages in the last 16 of the World Cup. With a blend of team spirit and dogged determination, Arnold's unheralded underdogs have already notched up victories over Tunisia and Denmark in Qatar to reach the knockout stages for only the second time.

FIFA World Cup 2022: 'It's a war' - Australia coach Graham Arnold not intimidated with Argentina challenge

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Maestro Messi sends Australia packing as Argentina into last eight

FIFA World Cup 2022: 'It's a war' - Australia coach Graham Arnold not intimidated with Argentina challenge