It only took 28 minutes for Argentina to break the deadlock as Lionel Messi’s brilliance cleared space for the Argentine to square it to Lautaro Martínez who tapped in to make it 1-0.

La Albiceleste doubled the lead in the dying moments of the first half when Ángel Di María scored a delicious chip past Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Di María almost got his second of the night early in the second half only for Donnarumma to make a great save.

European champions Italy were below-par throughout the game as chances kept piling up at the other end.

It was also a night to forget for Giorgio Chiellini, playing his final international game, as the Italian was subbed off at half time.

Messi, on the other hand, was unplayable but the six-time Ballon d'Or winner was unlucky to not be on the scoresheet.

However, he did provide the assist for Dybala’s strike in the end as Argentina sealed the victory.

Argentina are currently unbeaten in 32 matches, underlining their huge potential at the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

It has been 36 years since Argentina last won the World Cup.

Meanwhile, it was another night to forget for the Azzurri, who missed out on qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar, after going down to North Macedonia in the play-offs.  

 The Italians, who have now failed to qualify the second World Cup in a row, will be hoping to rebuild with youngsters after what has been a dismal few months.