Lionel Messi opened the scoring against Mexico with a wonderful goal from range, as Argentina earned a 2-0 victory.
The risk of elimination had many Argentinians on edge during the match.
But those nerves calmed as Messi delivered, making way for celebrations.

Al Jazeera's Latin America Editor Lucia Newman reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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