Argentina closed in on a direct World Cup spot on Friday with a 1-0 win in Uruguay despite the absence of Lionel Messi for most of the match as he recovers from a knee injury. A statement from the touring side said scans showed "no structural damage", but Solozano was admitted for observation. Unlike at Euro 2020, there will be a third-place play-off game on December 17.Group stage:November 21- December 2Round of 16:December 3-6Quarter-finals:December 9/10Semi-finals:December 13/14Final:December 18 "I have reached out to him to offer him our full support, and I hope he feels encouraged and comfortable enough to be a part of our imminent investigation.