Midfielders Enzo Fernandez and Nico Paz led the Argentine national team to a 2-1 victory over Mauritania in a FIFA Matchday 2026 match at the Estadio Alberto Jose Armando Buenos Aires.
Argentina, who played without Lionel Messi as a starter, was able to press from the start of the match.
After several attacking attempts were thwarted by the Mauritanian defense, the hosts finally broke the deadlock through Enzo Fernandez in the 17th minute. The Chelsea midfielder capitalized on Nahuel Molina's low pass.
After taking a 1-0 lead, Argentina continued to maintain pressure until they managed to widen their lead through Nico Paz's goal in the 32nd minute via a free kick.
