DOHA, Qatar – Lionel Messi’s Argentina booked their place within the final 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday with a 2-0 victory over Poland as Australia reached the knockout rounds for simply the second time of their historical past.
Two-time former champions Argentina superior after objectives from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez sealed victory over Poland in Group C whereas Australia despatched sorry Denmark crashing out with a 1-0 victory in Group D.
Argentina — who suffered a surprising defeat to Saudi Arabia of their opening recreation — ensured they certified for the second spherical as group winners in a recreation by which captain Messi missed the thirty first penalty of his profession.
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