Argentina would have been eliminated from the tournament with a Group C match to go had they lost, and despite this win, sealed with a fine Enzo Fernandez strike, they must still defeat Poland on Wednesday to ensure progression to the last 16.
DOHA - Lionel Scaloni pleaded with Argentines to show calm after Lionel Messi helped keep their World Cup hopes alive with the first goal in a crucial 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday.
"It's hard to make people understand that the sun will rise tomorrow, win or lose. What matters is how you do things." "We knew it was a critical game. If we didn't win we were out and if we won, we would have another chance.
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