The young midfielder of Atlanta United, Thiago Almada, who had only played a few minutes at the World Cup, released the Albiceleste in the 78th at the Monumental, during an evening of celebration in front of 83,000 spectators, which the Panamanians have long threatened to frustrate, despite a shower of Argentine chances. Lionel Messi, 35, closed the ball with a direct free kick (89th).