Argentina great Lionel Messi once escaped a yellow card in exchange for his jersey. Former football referee Carlos Chandia admitted informing Messi of not charging him for a handball offence during the 2007 Copa America semis clash against Mexico. Messi was already booked (with one yellow card) for an offence, and if he had gotten another, he could have missed the final. &nbsp;

In a chat with ESPN on the FShow, the former referee revealed telling Messi of getting away from a second yellow but at his jersey’s cost.

‘This is a yellow card, but it will cost you your jersey,’ and I didn’t show him the yellow card,” Chandia said per multiple outlets.

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During the semis clash, Argentina led the game by 3-0, with goals coming from Gabriel Heinze, Roman Riquelme and Messi. However, just before the final whistle, Messi fouled with a handball, with Argentina facing a potential threat of losing their emerging superstar for the final.

“There were two-and-a-half minutes left, and the score was 3-0. Showing him a yellow card would have taken away his chance of playing in the Copa America final,” the former referee said while noting the importance of the second yellow card.

Detailing what happened further and if Messi even obliged&nbsp;the referee's offer, Chandia said Messi gave him his jersey inside the dressing room; in fact, he wanted to give it on the field, but the referee denied it for obvious reasons.

“He gave me the shirt in the dressing room afterwards. In fact, he wanted to take it off on the pitch, and I told him: ‘No, no, no, no; take it to the dressing room’. And he came to the dressing room with the jersey and left it there for me,” Chandia continued.

<h2>Argentina lost, and so did Chandia</h2>

Fortunately, Chandia’s decision to let Messi escape his second yellow card did not directly impact the final’s result as Brazil proved costly for Argentina, with Julio Baptista, Roberto Ayala and Dani Alves scoring for the eventual winners.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, several years later, Lionel Messi emerged as the most decorated footballer ever, with 45 trophies – the most by any player in the game’s history.&nbsp;

Besides winning Copa America several times since, Messi guided Argentina to its third World Cup title in 2022, where they beat France in a penalty shootout.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Argentina great Lionel Messi once escaped a yellow card in exchange for his jersey. Former football referee Carlos Chandia admitted informing Messi of not charging him for a handball offence during the 2007 Copa America semis clash against Mexico.

Argentina great Lionel Messi once escaped a yellow card in exchange for his jersey. Former football referee Carlos Chandia admitted informing Messi of not charging him for a handball offence during the 2007 Copa America semis clash against Mexico. Messi was already booked (with one yellow card) for an offence, and if he had gotten another, he could have missed the final. In a chat with ESPN on the FShow, the former referee revealed telling Messi of getting away from a second yellow but at his jersey’s cost. ‘This is a yellow card, but it will cost you your jersey,’ and I didn’t show him the yellow card,” Chandia said per multiple outlets. ALSO READ: Premier League: Ange Postecoglou defends Dominic Solanke after slow start to Spurs career During the semis clash, Argentina led the game by 3-0, with goals coming from Gabriel Heinze, Roman Riquelme and Messi. However, just before the final whistle, Messi fouled with a handball, with Argentina facing a potential threat of losing their emerging superstar for the final. “There were two-and-a-half minutes left, and the score was 3-0. Showing him a yellow card would have taken away his chance of playing in the Copa America final,” the former referee said while noting the importance of the second yellow card. Detailing what happened further and if Messi even obliged the referee's offer, Chandia said Messi gave him his jersey inside the dressing room; in fact, he wanted to give it on the field, but the referee denied it for obvious reasons. “He gave me the shirt in the dressing room afterwards. In fact, he wanted to take it off on the pitch, and I told him: ‘No, no, no, no; take it to the dressing room’. And he came to the dressing room with the jersey and left it there for me,” Chandia continued. Argentina lost, and so did Chandia Fortunately, Chandia’s decision to let Messi escape his second yellow card did not directly impact the final’s result as Brazil proved costly for Argentina, with Julio Baptista, Roberto Ayala and Dani Alves scoring for the eventual winners. Meanwhile, several years later, Lionel Messi emerged as the most decorated footballer ever, with 45 trophies – the most by any player in the game’s history. Besides winning Copa America several times since, Messi guided Argentina to its third World Cup title in 2022, where they beat France in a penalty shootout. (With inputs from agencies)

Lionel Messi escaped yellow card in exchange for jersey during 2007 Copa America, reveals former referee

Argentina's footballing legend Lionel Messi produced a stunning performance against Mexico on Saturday night at the Lusail Stadium to help his team win the do-or-die clash 2-0. After Argentina were knocked down by Saudi Arabia in their group opener, the pressure fell back on Messi's shoulder to bail them out. And he did not disappoint.

A win in front of a massive crowd&nbsp;brought Argentina back into the race for knockout qualification. This win meant so much that they celebrated among the team members in the dressing room. In a video that has gone viral on the internet, we can see all Argentinean players celebrating their big win over Mexico.

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During Saturday's clash against Mexico a few of the records were created, both on-field and off-field. Lionel Messi contributed through a goal and then an assist, thus becoming the only player to assist in five World Cups.&nbsp;With that goal, Messi's goal tally reached eight in&nbsp;World Cup history - equalling&nbsp;Diego Maradona to become the joint second-highest Argentina goalscorer in the competition. Both Messi and Maradona have scored 8 goals in 21 matches in FIFA World Cups.

Besides, during the Argentina-Mexico match, 88,966 fans attended the game inside the stadium, creating a record in itself. As per FIFA, this is the largest attendance recorded in a World Cup game in 28 years.&nbsp;

Now with one win and one loss to its name so far, Argentina's next match against Poland on December 1st will be a crucial game. For Argentina to reach the knockouts, they will have to beat Poland.&nbsp;

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Argentina's footballing legend Lionel Messi produced a stunning performance against Mexico on Saturday night at the Lusail Stadium to help his team win the do-or-die clash 2-0.

Argentina's footballing legend Lionel Messi produced a stunning performance against Mexico on Saturday night at the Lusail Stadium to help his team win the do-or-die clash 2-0. After Argentina were knocked down by Saudi Arabia in their group opener, the pressure fell back on Messi's shoulder to bail them out. And he did not disappoint. A win in front of a massive crowd brought Argentina back into the race for knockout qualification. This win meant so much that they celebrated among the team members in the dressing room. In a video that has gone viral on the internet, we can see all Argentinean players celebrating their big win over Mexico. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup: After Neymar and Danilo, Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta also in doubt for Switzerland match Over there, we can also see Lionel Messi dancing shirtless and singing along with his teammates while celebrating. Here you can watch the whole video - The celebrations in the Argentina dressing room 😭❤️🇦🇷pic.twitter.com/T2ttOh3Yc8 — Hamza 🇦🇷 (@lapulgafreak) November 26, 2022 × During Saturday's clash against Mexico a few of the records were created, both on-field and off-field. Lionel Messi contributed through a goal and then an assist, thus becoming the only player to assist in five World Cups. With that goal, Messi's goal tally reached eight in World Cup history - equalling Diego Maradona to become the joint second-highest Argentina goalscorer in the competition. Both Messi and Maradona have scored 8 goals in 21 matches in FIFA World Cups. Besides, during the Argentina-Mexico match, 88,966 fans attended the game inside the stadium, creating a record in itself. As per FIFA, this is the largest attendance recorded in a World Cup game in 28 years. Now with one win and one loss to its name so far, Argentina's next match against Poland on December 1st will be a crucial game. For Argentina to reach the knockouts, they will have to beat Poland.

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For reasons mainly related to on-field football, Argentina vs Mexico match on Saturday will be remembered for good. However, something else also made headlines other than Lionel Messi’s inspired performance that help his team gain three points&nbsp;at the Lusail stadium. According to FIFA, a total of 88,966 fans watched the Group C match inside the stadium on Saturday night – marking it as the largest attendance recorded at a World Cup game in 28 years.

The Lusail Stadium, located in the north of Doha, which is also the venue for the final on December 18, hosted the most people at the World Cup game since the 1994 finale in the United States. Then, a total of 91,194 spectators had watched the Brazil vs Italy final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, which Brazil won in a penalty shootout.

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Even with this number – Saturday’s attendance figures do not even rank among the top 30 largest attendance ever recorded in a World Cup game. Much to everyone’s surprise, the largest crowd ever recorded was a mammoth 173,850 during Uruguay vs Brazil final at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in 1950 – a contest Uruguay won 2-1. Other famous stadiums that feature on this top 30 list include Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Wembley Stadium in London, and Camp Nou in Barcelona.

On Saturday night, when the whole of Argentina wanted a hero to guide them through, Lionel Messi stepped up. In a do-or-die clash against Mexico in a Group C match, the Argentinean legend scored one goal and assisted one to inspire his team to win 2-0. With this win, Argentina stays alive in the Qatar World Cup after losing their opener to Saudi Arabia 1-2 in a shocking manner.

Argentina will next face Poland on Thursday, December 1st. For them to ensure a ticket to the knockout stage, Argentina will need to beat Poland.

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For reasons mainly related to on-field football, Argentina vs Mexico match on Saturday will be remembered for good. However, something else also made headlines other than Lionel Messi’s inspired performance that help his team gain three points at the Lusail stadium.

For reasons mainly related to on-field football, Argentina vs Mexico match on Saturday will be remembered for good. However, something else also made headlines other than Lionel Messi’s inspired performance that help his team gain three points at the Lusail stadium. According to FIFA, a total of 88,966 fans watched the Group C match inside the stadium on Saturday night – marking it as the largest attendance recorded at a World Cup game in 28 years. The Lusail Stadium, located in the north of Doha, which is also the venue for the final on December 18, hosted the most people at the World Cup game since the 1994 finale in the United States. Then, a total of 91,194 spectators had watched the Brazil vs Italy final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, which Brazil won in a penalty shootout. ALSO READ: Lionel Messi's magic helps Argentina beat Mexico 2-0 at World Cup Even with this number – Saturday’s attendance figures do not even rank among the top 30 largest attendance ever recorded in a World Cup game. Much to everyone’s surprise, the largest crowd ever recorded was a mammoth 173,850 during Uruguay vs Brazil final at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in 1950 – a contest Uruguay won 2-1. Other famous stadiums that feature on this top 30 list include Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Wembley Stadium in London, and Camp Nou in Barcelona. On Saturday night, when the whole of Argentina wanted a hero to guide them through, Lionel Messi stepped up. In a do-or-die clash against Mexico in a Group C match, the Argentinean legend scored one goal and assisted one to inspire his team to win 2-0. With this win, Argentina stays alive in the Qatar World Cup after losing their opener to Saudi Arabia 1-2 in a shocking manner. Argentina will next face Poland on Thursday, December 1st. For them to ensure a ticket to the knockout stage, Argentina will need to beat Poland. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez scored as Argentina defeated Mexico 2-0 in a crucial game at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday at the Lusail Stadium. The win means Argentina's World Cup campaign is up and running.&nbsp;

In the first half, the game was 0-0, with both sides lacking a touch of composure. Argentina were Stunned 2-1 by Saudi Arabia in their opening match, they knew a win was absolutely necessary to keep the campaign alive.&nbsp;

Despite the pressure, the start was not as per the expectation of Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni as the team struggled to cope with Mexico's high press. Several times Messi was denied time and space to operate.&nbsp;

However, in the second half, Argentina converted chances after goals from Messi and Fernandez. Argentina are now up to second place on three points, one behind leaders Poland.&nbsp;

Messi's side will play Poland in their last group match. In Group C, Saudi Arabia are third, level on points with Argentina but with an inferior goal difference.&nbsp;

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Scaloni has urged the team to stay calm and focus on the next game. After the match, the coach was asked about the viral video of his assistant Pablo Aimar, who was on the brink of tears during the game, Scaloni said we there is&nbsp;a need for some perspective.&nbsp;

He said: "You have to have some common sense, it's just a football match. I received a message from my brother saying he was crying and it can't be like that. It's as if it were more than a football match."&nbsp;

He added: "I don't share that. The players must understand it's a football match. If not, it will be like this in every match. It's hard to make people understand that the sun will rise tomorrow, win or lose. What matters is how you do things."&nbsp;

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Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez scored as Argentina defeated Mexico 2-0 in a crucial game at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday at the Lusail Stadium. The win means Argentina's World Cup campaign is up and running.

Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez scored as Argentina defeated Mexico 2-0 in a crucial game at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday at the Lusail Stadium. The win means Argentina's World Cup campaign is up and running. In the first half, the game was 0-0, with both sides lacking a touch of composure. Argentina were Stunned 2-1 by Saudi Arabia in their opening match, they knew a win was absolutely necessary to keep the campaign alive. Despite the pressure, the start was not as per the expectation of Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni as the team struggled to cope with Mexico's high press. Several times Messi was denied time and space to operate. However, in the second half, Argentina converted chances after goals from Messi and Fernandez. Argentina are now up to second place on three points, one behind leaders Poland. Messi's side will play Poland in their last group match. In Group C, Saudi Arabia are third, level on points with Argentina but with an inferior goal difference. All the emotions! 🇦🇷#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/H6plCiErE0 — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 26, 2022 × Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez’s golazos kept the party alive for Argentina! 🇦🇷 See the highlights on FIFA+ — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 26, 2022 × Scaloni has urged the team to stay calm and focus on the next game. After the match, the coach was asked about the viral video of his assistant Pablo Aimar, who was on the brink of tears during the game, Scaloni said we there is a need for some perspective. He said: "You have to have some common sense, it's just a football match. I received a message from my brother saying he was crying and it can't be like that. It's as if it were more than a football match." He added: "I don't share that. The players must understand it's a football match. If not, it will be like this in every match. It's hard to make people understand that the sun will rise tomorrow, win or lose. What matters is how you do things." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Messi's magic helps Argentina beat Mexico 2-0 at World Cup

Day 7 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 has a lot to offer. As all teams have so far played their first group stage matches, the picture seems to be clearer on who is closing in on the knockout stages and who is going out. As a matter of fact, the first team that is knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 is the host nation Qatar. With two successive losses to their name in Group A and with the Netherlands playing a 1-1 draw against Ecuador on Friday night, the chances of Qatar cruising ahead were all but over. 

Now on day 7 of the FIFA World Cup 2022, four matches will take place and we will look at the schedule, match timings, venue, and live streaming details. 

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<h2 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Schedule of day 7 – match timings, venue, and live streaming details </h2>

On Saturday, the action begins in group D when Tunisia takes on Australia at the Al Janoub Stadium. In their respective first matches, Tunisia held Denmark to a 0-0 draw while Australia lost 4-1 to the defending champions France in their group opener. This first match of day 7 will begin at 15:30 PM IST.

The day’s second match is between Poland and Saudi Arabia which will take place at Education City Stadium. Poland and Mexico played a 0-0 draw in their first game, whereas, Saudi Arabia produced the biggest upset in World Cup history - beating tournament favourites Argentina 2-1 in a stunning fashion. This high-octane clash will begin at 18:30 PM IST.

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Moving to the third match of the day, defending champions France will lock horns against Denmark at Stadium 974 (Rass Abou Aboud. While both European countries will be meeting for the fourth time on a World Cup stage, Denmark, in their last two outings against France in the UEFA Nations League, were victorious over them. This match is scheduled to go live at 21:30 PM IST.

The final match of the day is the big one – Argentina vs Mexico at Lusail Stadium. In their group opener, Lionel Messi’s Argentina suffered a shock defeat against the second-lowest-ranked team in this year’s World Cup - Saudi Arabia, losing 2-1. This do-or-die match for Argentina against Mexico will be live-streamed at 00:30 AM IST.

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Day 7 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 has a lot to offer. As all teams have so far played their first group stage matches, the picture seems to be clearer on who is closing in on the knockout stages and who is going out.

Day 7 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 has a lot to offer. As all teams have so far played their first group stage matches, the picture seems to be clearer on who is closing in on the knockout stages and who is going out. As a matter of fact, the first team that is knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 is the host nation Qatar. With two successive losses to their name in Group A and with the Netherlands playing a 1-1 draw against Ecuador on Friday night, the chances of Qatar cruising ahead were all but over. Now on day 7 of the FIFA World Cup 2022, four matches will take place and we will look at the schedule, match timings, venue, and live streaming details. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup: Mohammed bin Salman to gift Rolls-Royce to each Saudi Arabia player for the win over Argentina Schedule of day 7 – match timings, venue, and live streaming details On Saturday, the action begins in group D when Tunisia takes on Australia at the Al Janoub Stadium. In their respective first matches, Tunisia held Denmark to a 0-0 draw while Australia lost 4-1 to the defending champions France in their group opener. This first match of day 7 will begin at 15:30 PM IST. The day’s second match is between Poland and Saudi Arabia which will take place at Education City Stadium. Poland and Mexico played a 0-0 draw in their first game, whereas, Saudi Arabia produced the biggest upset in World Cup history - beating tournament favourites Argentina 2-1 in a stunning fashion. This high-octane clash will begin at 18:30 PM IST. Follow FIFA World Cup Day 7 LIVE Updates Moving to the third match of the day, defending champions France will lock horns against Denmark at Stadium 974 (Rass Abou Aboud. While both European countries will be meeting for the fourth time on a World Cup stage, Denmark, in their last two outings against France in the UEFA Nations League, were victorious over them. This match is scheduled to go live at 21:30 PM IST. The final match of the day is the big one – Argentina vs Mexico at Lusail Stadium. In their group opener, Lionel Messi’s Argentina suffered a shock defeat against the second-lowest-ranked team in this year’s World Cup - Saudi Arabia, losing 2-1. This do-or-die match for Argentina against Mexico will be live-streamed at 00:30 AM IST. ALSO READ: Won’t mind denying Lionel Messi another World Cup chance - Argentina-born Mexico coach Gerardo Martino Meanwhile, the fans in India can watch the live coverage of the matches on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels on TV and on Jio Cinema mobile app or on desktop.

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Mexico's coach Gerardo Martino will not think twice about booking a spot in the World Cup knockout round when they play his native Argentina on Saturday, even at the expense of his compatriot Lionel Messi. The Argentines suffered one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when they lost 2-1 to low-ranked Saudi Arabia, as captain and top scorer Messi embarked on his fifth and most likely final attempt to win the only prize in soccer that has eluded him.

Asked whether he would have any qualms about taking away such a chance from one of his country's greats, Martino was clear about which side he was on in the clash.

"Mexico has to win, we will do it all for Mexico to win. There is no other answer.

"I know where I was born," he continued. "I can tell you the hospital I was born in, the year I was born, and describe for you my hometown in Argentina - but I need to do the impossible for Mexico to win. I cannot do any other thing."

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When asked about how to deal with the biggest threat for Mexico in Saturday's clash, Martino could not help but praise Messi.

"Those who have faced Lionel will say exactly the same thing: Whether we can stop him or not, it will all depend more on if he maybe has a bad day than on what we can do to actually stop him," he said. "However, we always need to prepare as if Messi will show his best version. We can never speculate that maybe he won't, because many times it has happened that during the 90 minutes, five (minutes) were enough for him to decide the whole game."

The match will be equally important for both sides.

"When we saw Argentina being drawn in our group, we never imagined the scenario we will have tomorrow," Martino said.

"The landscape after our game against Poland, and Argentina's loss to Saudi Arabia, has changed. Even if Argentina didn't appear as the key rival for us before, now it is and that is how we will approach the game.

"Not getting the positive result will very much complicate things for us, while if we do, we may be in a position to qualify to the next round."

Mexico's coach Gerardo Martino will not think twice about booking a spot in the World Cup knockout round when they play his native Argentina on Saturday, even at the expense of his compatriot Lionel Messi.

Mexico's coach Gerardo Martino will not think twice about booking a spot in the World Cup knockout round when they play his native Argentina on Saturday, even at the expense of his compatriot Lionel Messi. The Argentines suffered one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when they lost 2-1 to low-ranked Saudi Arabia, as captain and top scorer Messi embarked on his fifth and most likely final attempt to win the only prize in soccer that has eluded him. Asked whether he would have any qualms about taking away such a chance from one of his country's greats, Martino was clear about which side he was on in the clash. "Mexico has to win, we will do it all for Mexico to win. There is no other answer. "I know where I was born," he continued. "I can tell you the hospital I was born in, the year I was born, and describe for you my hometown in Argentina - but I need to do the impossible for Mexico to win. I cannot do any other thing." ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil's Neymar ruled out of Switzerland clash due to ankle injury When asked about how to deal with the biggest threat for Mexico in Saturday's clash, Martino could not help but praise Messi. "Those who have faced Lionel will say exactly the same thing: Whether we can stop him or not, it will all depend more on if he maybe has a bad day than on what we can do to actually stop him," he said. "However, we always need to prepare as if Messi will show his best version. We can never speculate that maybe he won't, because many times it has happened that during the 90 minutes, five (minutes) were enough for him to decide the whole game." The match will be equally important for both sides. "When we saw Argentina being drawn in our group, we never imagined the scenario we will have tomorrow," Martino said. "The landscape after our game against Poland, and Argentina's loss to Saudi Arabia, has changed. Even if Argentina didn't appear as the key rival for us before, now it is and that is how we will approach the game. "Not getting the positive result will very much complicate things for us, while if we do, we may be in a position to qualify to the next round."

Won’t mind denying Lionel Messi another World Cup chance - Argentina-born Mexico coach Gerardo Martino

The first five days of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar have produced enough action and drama to make this the most-talked-about event in the world right now. With a few big teams going down surprisingly including Argentina losing to Saudi Arabia and Germany getting beaten by Japan, the fans are getting the taste of this football carnival in some way.

As all the teams from eight groups have played at least one match, the picture seems to get clearer on who is getting closer to the knockouts and who’s not. So now with day 6 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 approaching, let’s have a brief look at what is in store for us.

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FIFA World Cup 2022 Day 6 Matches, timings, and venues:

The action begins in group D when Tunisia will take on Australia at the Al Janoub Stadium. While Tunisia held Denmark to a 0-0 draw in their first match, Australia suffered a heavy defeat (1-4) at the hands of defending champions France in their group opener. The first match of the day will begin at 15:30 PM IST.

Poland and Saudi Arabia will face off in the day’s second encounter at Education City Stadium. Poland played a 0-0 stalemate against Mexico in their first game, whereas, Saudi Arabia produced the biggest upset in World Cup history, beating tournament favourites Argentina 2-1 in a stunning fashion. This high-octane clash will begin at 18:30 PM IST.

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Moving to the third match of the day, we will see France locking horns against Denmark at Stadium 974 (Rass Abou Aboud. Both European countries will be meeting for the fourth time on a World Cup stage. While Denmark, in their last two outings against the world champions in the UEFA Nations League, have been victorious over them, France pulling off a stunning performance and winning on the big day cannot be ruled out. This match will go live at 21:30 PM IST.

The fourth and final match of the day is the one everyone is looking forward to – Argentina vs Mexico at Lusail Stadium. After suffering a shock defeat against the second-lowest ranked team in this year’s World Cup - Saudi Arabia, Argentina will now step on the field against Mexico with just one agenda on their head – to win. Mexico, on the other hand, had done some upsets in the past and would remain a threat to Argentina’s quest of winning the World Cup this time too. This match will be live-streamed at 00:30 IST.

The first five days of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar have produced enough action and drama to make this the most-talked-about event in the world right now. With a few big teams going down surprisingly including Argentina losing to Saudi Arabia and Germany getting beaten by Japan, the fans are getting the taste of this football carnival in some way.

The first five days of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar have produced enough action and drama to make this the most-talked-about event in the world right now. With a few big teams going down surprisingly including Argentina losing to Saudi Arabia and Germany getting beaten by Japan, the fans are getting the taste of this football carnival in some way. As all the teams from eight groups have played at least one match, the picture seems to get clearer on who is getting closer to the knockouts and who’s not. So now with day 6 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 approaching, let’s have a brief look at what is in store for us. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil's Neymar ruled out of Switzerland clash due to ankle injury FIFA World Cup 2022 Day 6 Matches, timings, and venues: The action begins in group D when Tunisia will take on Australia at the Al Janoub Stadium. While Tunisia held Denmark to a 0-0 draw in their first match, Australia suffered a heavy defeat (1-4) at the hands of defending champions France in their group opener. The first match of the day will begin at 15:30 PM IST. Poland and Saudi Arabia will face off in the day’s second encounter at Education City Stadium. Poland played a 0-0 stalemate against Mexico in their first game, whereas, Saudi Arabia produced the biggest upset in World Cup history, beating tournament favourites Argentina 2-1 in a stunning fashion. This high-octane clash will begin at 18:30 PM IST. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup: After arrest threat, Iran players sing national anthem during Wales clash Moving to the third match of the day, we will see France locking horns against Denmark at Stadium 974 (Rass Abou Aboud. Both European countries will be meeting for the fourth time on a World Cup stage. While Denmark, in their last two outings against the world champions in the UEFA Nations League, have been victorious over them, France pulling off a stunning performance and winning on the big day cannot be ruled out. This match will go live at 21:30 PM IST. The fourth and final match of the day is the one everyone is looking forward to – Argentina vs Mexico at Lusail Stadium. After suffering a shock defeat against the second-lowest ranked team in this year’s World Cup - Saudi Arabia, Argentina will now step on the field against Mexico with just one agenda on their head – to win. Mexico, on the other hand, had done some upsets in the past and would remain a threat to Argentina’s quest of winning the World Cup this time too. This match will be live-streamed at 00:30 IST.

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A group of Argentina and Mexico fans clashed with each other in Qatar on Wednesday night ahead of their much-anticipated meeting in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022. The fans came to blows at the Al Bidda Park in Doha after the Mexicans came up with a derogatory chant for Lionel Messi.

In video footage that has gone viral on social media, Mexico fans can be heard chanting "f**k Messi" while fighting with a group of Argentina fans in Doha. The clash at Al Bidda Park, which is one of the fan zones for the ongoing World Cup in the country, also reportedly left some of the fans injured.

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Argentina recently suffered a shock 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia in their opening clash at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in what was one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history. The ugly fight scenes in Doha came just days after Argentina's loss and ahead of their meeting with Mexico in the competition.

Argentina were the better team in the initial few minutes of the game with Messi scoring a penalty to put them ahead 1-0. However, second-half goals from Salah Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari stunned Argentina as the two-time champions failed to recover and ended up suffering their first-ever defeat against Saudi Arabia in a World Cup game.

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Argentina will be up against Mexico in their next group-stage clash. While they went down against Saudi Arabia, Mexico were held to a goalless draw by Poland in their opening encounter. It will be a must-win encounter for both teams as a defeat will push them to the brink of elimination.

Both Argentina and Mexico will be looking to give their all in the game and return with all three points to keep their knockout hopes alive.

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A group of Argentina and Mexico fans clashed with each other in Qatar on Wednesday night ahead of their much-anticipated meeting in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022.

A group of Argentina and Mexico fans clashed with each other in Qatar on Wednesday night ahead of their much-anticipated meeting in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022. The fans came to blows at the Al Bidda Park in Doha after the Mexicans came up with a derogatory chant for Lionel Messi. In video footage that has gone viral on social media, Mexico fans can be heard chanting "f**k Messi" while fighting with a group of Argentina fans in Doha. The clash at Al Bidda Park, which is one of the fan zones for the ongoing World Cup in the country, also reportedly left some of the fans injured. Watch video: SE ARMA LA BATALLA CAMPAL MEXICANOS CONTRA ARGENTINOS A unos cuantos días del partido de México vs Argentina 🇦🇷 los ánimos ya se comienzan a calentar... pic.twitter.com/bI8hwOPH6B — Omar Niño Noticias (@OmarNNoticias) November 23, 2022 × Also Read: They'd have done better to win instead: Belgium's Eden Hazard on Germany's protest against FIFA in World Cup Argentina recently suffered a shock 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia in their opening clash at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in what was one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history. The ugly fight scenes in Doha came just days after Argentina's loss and ahead of their meeting with Mexico in the competition. Argentina were the better team in the initial few minutes of the game with Messi scoring a penalty to put them ahead 1-0. However, second-half goals from Salah Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari stunned Argentina as the two-time champions failed to recover and ended up suffering their first-ever defeat against Saudi Arabia in a World Cup game. Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2022: Struggling Uruguay held by South Korea in goalless stalemate Argentina will be up against Mexico in their next group-stage clash. While they went down against Saudi Arabia, Mexico were held to a goalless draw by Poland in their opening encounter. It will be a must-win encounter for both teams as a defeat will push them to the brink of elimination. Both Argentina and Mexico will be looking to give their all in the game and return with all three points to keep their knockout hopes alive.

'F**k Messi': Argentina, Mexico fans clash in Qatar ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022 clash - WATCH