Soccer Football - International Friendly - United Arab Emirates v Argentina - Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 16, 2022 Argentina fans are seen during the match REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
(Reuters) - Argentina warmed up for the World Cup with a 5-0 hammering of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, as a brace from Angel Di Maria and goals from Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi and Joaquin Correa extended their unbeaten run to 36 games.
Roared on by the Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium crowd, Argentina took the lead when Messi collected a pass from Di Maria and found himself with the goalkeeper to beat, but unselfishly set up Alvarez for his third international goal in the 17th minute.
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