: The score remained 0–0 at the break, a result that at the time would have seen both teams progress to the knockout stages. Argentina outclass Poland as both advance - FIFA

: Argentina controlled over 70% of possession and created multiple scoring chances, primarily through Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez .

The video "Pol v Arg - 1st half - bbc.mp4" likely contains the full first half or a high-level summary of the match between Poland and Argentina , which took place on November 30, 2022. Wed, Nov 30 Argentina won! First Half Key Events

: Match commentary provided by Steve Bower and former professional footballer Danny Murphy .

The first 45 minutes were defined by total Argentine dominance and a standout performance by Polish goalkeeper , who made nine saves to keep the game scoreless.

: Szczęsny saved Messi's penalty by diving to his left and swatting the ball away with one hand, marking his second penalty save of the tournament.

: Hosted by Gary Lineker at Stadium 974 in Doha.

: Following a VAR consultation, Argentina was awarded a penalty after Szczęsny's glove made contact with Messi's face during an aerial challenge.