Argentina leads 1-0 KSA at the half after Messi's penalty kick.

Argentina's Group C match against Saudi Arabia was led 1-0 by Lionel Messi's successful penalty kick conversion in the tenth minute. At halftime, it was still the score that separated the two teams. Messi and Martinez combined for three more goals for Argentina, but all three were called back for offside. Since Messi's goal, the team has only been successful with one additional shot on goal.