Enzo Fernández and Nicolás Paz scored for Argentina, while Jordan Lefort’s late goal for Mauritania could not prevent the defeat. Lionel Messi, who began the match on the bench, was warmly received by fans as he substituted in.
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The win advances Zimbabwe to the final against Zambia. Senegal, meanwhile, dominated Peru 2–0, with Nicolas Jackson and Ismaïla Sarr on target.
The friendlies serve as crucial warm — ups ahead of the upcoming football World Cup.
