Massive Fire Breaks Out Near Argentina vs Mexico Venue Hours Before Lionel Messi Eyes to Stay in the World Cup

Argentina takes on Mexico in their 2nd game of the Soccer World Cup in Lusail, Qatar. They lost their opening game of the competition against Saudi Arabia. However, they still have a good chance of making it to the next round. Poland and Mexico played out a draw in their first game, which gave Argentina the upper hand. However, in a piece of shocking news from Qatar, a fire broke out in Lusail, where Lionel Messi led Argentina will play Mexico later today.

Now Lionel Messi will be under immense pressure to lift Argentina from the shocking loss to win the next two group games. However, hours before they face Mexico, a fire broke out in the city of Lusail. Lusail Stadium is in the same city and is one of the venues for the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

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However, to everyone’s relief, it is under control now. The Qatari authorities revealed that it happened in Qetaifan Island and are in control now.

The dramatic footage from Qatar showed huge black smoke coming out near the fan villages. The fan villages were recently in news for being heavily overpriced and still under work even after the start of the mega-event. Qatar has spent the most money on the World Cup as the host and even after that, many have encountered problems.

Lionel Messi and Argentina take on Mexico

Now that the fire is under control, fans can focus on the upcoming game in Lusail as Argentina takes on Mexico. Their first loss came as a shock to many who were under the impression that the Albicelestes can win the World Cup. Leo Messi‘s side has all it takes to win the trophy. However, they have a lot to work on in their next game.

Mexico created good chances against Robert Lewandowski’s Poland but failed to bury their chances. Their goalkeeper, Ochoa, won the MOTM for pulling off some insane saves. His matchup with Lionel Messi would be a good one for the fans to see.

Argentina will play their final group game against Poland, who themselves are in contention to qualify for the next round. However, the group is wide open as of now, with Saudi Arabia on the top.

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