It was pretty much domination from the world champion, with the usual suspect, Lionel Messi, at the heart of both goals.

After an underwhelming display against Mauritania, Lionel Scaloni’s men were quick off the blocks with Messi setting up Alvarez in just four minutes. The Albiceleste maintained its control on the game throughout, with fullbacks Tagliafico and Molina often chipping in with runs down the wings. However, credit goes to Zambia, which did well to not lose focus after conceding early, largely keeping the home side at bay. 

But, you can keep Messi quiet only for so long, with the 38-year-old putting in the hard yards in the closing stages of the half, getting on the ball and linking up with Mac Allister to set himself up for a sight at goal.

With a 2-0 lead, it remains to be seen if he will come back out for the second half or if Scaloni will choose to rest him and give someone else an opportunity.