Argentina, the current holders of the Copa America Championship, advanced to the round of 16 with a victory over Poland by a score of 2-0 on Wednesday night at Stadium 974. Lionel Messi, the great forward for Argentina, had a penalty kick stopped by the goalkeeper.

 

The goals scored by Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez in the second half were enough for Argentina to advance to the round of 16 and keep their dreams alive of winning the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986.

Following the conclusion of the match, Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo and his three children could be seen smiling in the stands of stadium 974.

Uploaded by Lionel Messi’s wife to Instagram, this picture features a blue and white smile.

Lionel Messi broke a tie with Diego Maradona for the most matches played by an Argentine in the World Cup, which was his 22nd game overall. This was Lionel Messi’s 999th match for club and country combined.

Lionel Messi has never been eliminated from a competition in the group stage during his professional career, and Argentina has already moved on to the knockout stage of the World Cup.