Argentina 2-1 Mauritania: Paz Free-Kick Seals Narrow Win for World Champions

Argentina secured a tense 2-1 victory over Mauritania as Lionel Scaloni's team continued their preparations for the upcoming World Cup title defense. Enzo Fernandez and Nico Paz found the net, seemingly putting Argentina on course for a comfortable win in Buenos Aires. However, a spirited second-half display from Mauritania saw the visitors come close to an unexpected equalizer, keeping the match competitive until the final whistle.