India's equaliser briefly brought them level, but Uruguay's response after a lightning stoppage and their varied attacking contributions showed the challenge of sustaining defensive organisation against a strong opponent.
From a nominal right-sided starting position, Messi remained Argentina’s decisive creative reference, directly influencing all three goals in his final international appearance.
Belgium frustrated France for much of the match before late attacking changes helped turn a 1–0 deficit into a 4–1 comeback, with Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki and Michael Olise decisive.