Argentina have climbed to the top of Group C after a convincing 3-1 victory over Chile at the NRG Stadium in Houston. Lionel Messi produced another masterclass, scoring once and setting up two goals to leave Chile’s backline in disarray.

The result leaves Argentina on six points from two matches, while Chile are now facing an uphill battle to progress from the group. Early defensive lapses allowed Argentina to take control, and Chile struggled to respond despite a late consolation goal.

With one matchday remaining, Chile must secure a result in their final fixture to keep their World Cup hopes alive, whereas Argentina look poised to advance comfortably from Group C.