Argentina v Australia | Round of 16 | FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, held on December 3, 2022, was a historic encounter defined by Lionel Messi's landmark 1,000th professional appearance and a frantic finish that nearly saw a major upset. Sat, Dec 3 Argentina won!

Argentina secured a 2–1 victory at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium to advance to the quarterfinals. Despite dominant possession, they faced a resilient Australian defense that kept the game tight until the final seconds.