The major highlight of the first half came in the 45th minute when Mexican forward Alexis Vega curled an accurate free-kick.
Saudi Arabia came from behind to stun Argentina 2-1 in the opening match of Group C, ending the Albiceleste’s 36-match unbeaten run in dramatic fashion.
Almost half of respondents expected Brazil to win while 30 percent were evenly split between France and Argentina.
The match ended abruptly with Racing Club defeating Boca Juniors 2-1.
In Qatar, Messi will look to lead his side one step further and justify his place in the pantheon of greats alongside his idol Maradona — as equals.
Juventus winger Angel Di Maria wants to finish his playing career where it started, back in Argentina with Rosario Central.
Maradona used his hand to nudge the ball into the net during the Argentina 2-1 win over England in the 1986 World Cup.
Gonzalo HiguaÃn currently plays for club Inter Miami, owned by former Manchester United legend David Beckham.
The former Chelsea and Super Eagles player hung the boots after a 20 years career.
This will be a “sort of crowning glory” to Saudi Arabia’s “sportswashing operations,” said Amnesty International.
