Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Lione Messi (R) and his teammates acknowledge their supporters after beating Mexico 3-1 in the World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals.

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Lione Messi (top) and Mexico goalkeeper Oscar Perez watch Argentina striker Carlos Tevez's opening goal in the 26th minute of their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals.

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Lione Messi (R) and his teammates acknowledge their supporters after beating Mexico 3-1 in the World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Lione Messi (top) and Mexico goalkeeper Oscar Perez watch Argentina striker Carlos Tevez's opening goal in the 26th minute of their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)