Lionel Messi's 'Magic' Applauded by Twitter as Argentina Tops Mexico in World Cup

With their backs against the wall after a loss to Saudi Arabia, Argentina players were saved by the play of Lionel Messi.

Messi scored in the 64th minute and assisted on Fernndez's goal in the 87th minute to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Mexico and keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Messi's goal was a wonder strike from outside the box that beat the goalkeeper low and to the right to give Argentina the lead.

Frank Isola of the YES Network commented on Messi's "magic" when he was given the chance to score.

Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola

All Messi needed was a little bit of space to create one moment of magic.

Men in Blazers @MenInBlazers

YES YES YES MESSI. HE WILL NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT, HE WILL BURN AND RAVE AT CLOSE OF DAY; RAGE, RAGE AGAINST THE DYING OF THE LIGHT 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

adin @adinross

Messi is the greatest football player of all time.

Ryan O'Hanlon @rwohan

World Cup goals against Memo Ochoa should be worth three.

Managing Barça @ManagingBarca

The pressure was on. The world was watching. An entire nation's hope rested on his shoulders. Lionel Messi delivered.

Never doubt him. pic.twitter.com/GEdYV1iU3h

Messi equaled the career World Cup goal total of Diego Maradona when he scored his second goal in the World Cup.

CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ @CBSSportsGolazo

Lionel Messi 🤝 Diego Maradona

🇦🇷 8 goals in 21 World Cup appearances 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/zbeyBBbRaf

Despite several high-quality opportunities, Argentina was unable to add to its lead against Saudi Arabia. The team did not make the same error on Saturday.

Fernndez scored in the 87th minute after Messi fed him to give Argentina a 2-0 lead.

One of Messi's best World Cup matches was when the pressure was at its highest.

Statman Dave @StatmanDave

Lionel Messi’s game by numbers vs. Mexico:88% pass accuracy 64 touches 36 passes completed 8 ground duels won 2 dribbles completed 1 key pass1 assist 1 goal

Scored another memorable goal for Argentina. 👏 pic.twitter.com/RFFHNmAxRT

Argentina is tied with Saudi Arabia for second place in the group with three points. Poland leads the team by a single point.

The only way for Argentina to advance to the knockout stage is if they beat Poland.

Argentina entered the World Cup as one of the favorites to win, and while the narrative changed quickly after losing to Saudi Arabia, Messi put his team right back in the mix in what is almost certainly the 35-year-old's last World Cup.