Argentina has won all four of their FIFA World Cup meetings (1930, 2006, 2010, and 2022).
While the media in Mexico often highlights this as a major rivalry, it is historically one-sided. Argentina has not lost to Mexico in over two decades.
Argentina holds a commanding lead in their overall historical record. 32 Argentina Victories: 16 Mexico Victories: 4 Draws: 12 Last Mexican Win: 2004 (Copa América) All-Time Top Scorer: Lionel Messi (4 goals) Competitive History & Rivalry Dynamics
Mexico's high-pressing game effectively neutralised Argentina's attack early on, leaving the teams scoreless at half-time.
Mexico has struggled to score against Argentina, failing to find the net in their last four encounters, all of which resulted in shutout victories for the Albiceleste.
The match drew 88,966 fans, the largest crowd at a men's World Cup since the 1994 final. Head-to-Head Statistics