Poland vs Argentina, Saudi Arabia vs Mexico FIFA World Cup Highlights: Argentina, Poland Enter Last 16; Mexico Out Despite 2-1 Win Over Saudi Arabia
FIFA World Cup 2022, Poland vs Argentina, Saudi Arabia vs Mexico Highlights: Argentina and Poland qualified for the Round of 16 from Group C.
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- Updated:December 01, 2022 02:37 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2022, Poland vs Argentina, Saudi Arabia vs Mexico: A drama-filled Group C saw Argentina qualify for the Round of 16 following a 2-0 win over Poland, who also qualified as the group runners-up. Mexico, despite securing a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia, were knocked out of the tournament due to an inferior goal difference in comparison to Poland. (Poland vs Argentina Matchcentre) (Saudi Arabia vs Mexico Matchcentre)
Here are the Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Group C Football Matches between Poland and Argentina straight from Stadium 974 and between Saudi Arabia and Mexico straight from Lusail Stadium:
- 02:31 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Mexico out despite 2-1 win over Saudi ArabiaMexico secured a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia but only finish third in the Group C points table. They are out of the tournament, with Poland joining Argentina in the Round of 16 from the group.
- 02:26 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Argentina through with 2-0 winArgentina are through with a 2-0 win over Poland as group winners. But, Poland still have to wait for the Saudi Arabia vs Mexico match to find out what fate has in store for them.
- 02:20 (IST)Saudi Arabia vs Mexico: Almost a third for MexicoMexico almost scored the third goal but right after the ball was put into the back of the net by Uriel Antuna, the offside flag came up. It's getting incredibly nervy in Group C.
- 02:14 (IST)Poland vs Argentina: Piatek on for PolandPoland have taken off Grzegorz Krychowiak who did his best and have brought on Krzysztof Piatek in search of a goal. Less than 10 minutes to go in Normal Time.
- 02:07 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Poland still occupying 2nd spotPoland are still second in the group C despite conceding twice against Argentina. Though the goal difference, goals scored and goals conceded are same, Poland have fewer yellow cards (4) in comparison to Mexico (7). Hence, they are ahead.
- Poland STILL 2nd in the table due to Mexico being on 7 yellow cards this tournament and Poland on 4 yellow cards. pic.twitter.com/XhDkVcJqqc
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 (@TheEuropeanLad) November 30, 2022 - 01:57 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Alvarez scores 2nd for ArgentinaJulian Alvarez with a second for Argentina as their dominance pays off. Poland now have to score or they won't qualify for the Round of 16. Drama continues in Group C.
- 01:45 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Goal for MexicoMexico have doubled their lead over Saudi Arabia with a second goal early in the second-half. Luis Chavez with a rocket of a free-kick from long distance to put his team ahead.
- 01:41 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Goal for MexicoMexico have also opened the scoring in their match, going 1-0 up through Henry Martin right at the beginning of the second half. Tables are turning quickly in Group C.
- 01:37 (IST)Argentina vs Poland LIVE: Mac Allister Scores!Argentina have the breakthrough right at the beginning of the second-half. Alexis Mac Allister with a crisp shot that eased past the Poland goalkeeper. Argentina 1-0 Poland.
- 01:35 (IST)Poland vs Argentina: 2nd half begins!Lionel Messi's men still have a lot of work to do if they are to ensure their qualification into the Round of 16. We are underway in the second-half!
- 01:33 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: The Messi penalty miss!Here's a look at the penalty miss from Lionel Messi that could lead to Argentina's elimination from the tournament.
Messi misses a penalty #FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup #كأس_العالم_قطر_2022 #السعوديه_المسكيك #messi #FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/EiHMwA6w95
— Apple Leaks (@justuseiPhone) November 30, 2022 - 01:26 (IST)Poland vs Argentina: Stat attack!Lionel Messi is the second player in HISTORY to have 2 penalties missed in the World Cup.
2 - Lionel Messi has missed two of his three penalty kicks at the World Cup (excluding penalty shootouts), equalling the most by a player since at least 1966 (Asamoah Gyan , two missed out of four). Pressure. pic.twitter.com/LcKtzmTqmd
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) November 30, 2022 - 01:18 (IST)FIFA World Cup Group C LIVE: Both games goallessLionel Messi would rue the missed opportunity to put Argentina ahead against Poland. La Albicelste have enjoyed more than 65% possession but are still searching for the opening goal. Mexico, on the other hand, have had over 70% possession, with 11 shots, but haven't found the elusive goal yet.
- 01:08 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Penalty for ArgentinaThe referee has given the decision in Argentina's favour after VAR intervened. Golden opportunity for Argentina and Messi.
- 01:07 (IST)Poland vs Argentina LIVE: VAR checkReferee Danny Makkelie checking a possible penalty for Argentina through VAR for a foul on Lionel Messi by Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.
- 01:06 (IST)Saudi Arabia vs Mexico: Ali Al Hassan bookedSaudi Arabia's Ali Al Hassan has gone into the referee's book for a bad challenge. The Middle Eastern side struggling as the South Americans control the ball possession.
- 01:00 (IST)Poland vs Argentina LIVE: Chances go beggingJulian Alvarez and Marcos Acuna with big opportunities to put Argentina in front. While Alvarez's shot was blocked, Acuna missed the target by centimetres. It's still 0-0.
- 00:55 (IST)Saudi Arabia vs Mexico LIVE: Luis Chavez's volley saved by goalkeeperMexico's Luis Chavez fired a volley not too far from the penalty box but the Saudi Arabia goalkeeper caught the ball easily. It could've been interesting if the ball was hit towards one of the corners of the net.
- 00:52 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Poland coming out of their shellArgentina had Poland pinned at the back for the most part of the half so far. But, the European side finally seems to be coming out of its shell with a few attacking moves.
- 00:45 (IST)Saudi Arabia vs Mexico: Mohamed Kanno a whisker awaySaudi Arabia's Mohamed Kanno produced a well-hit free-kick from close range but his shot just missed the top-left corner. Terrific attempt though!
- 00:41 (IST)Poland vs Argentina: Messi denied by SzczesnyLionel Messi with an opportunity to score from a tight angle but his shot is saved by Poland Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. Argentina enjoying majority of possession so far!
- 00:40 (IST)Poland vs Argentina: Foul on LewandowskiRobert Lewandowski, Poland captain, is highly involved in all of the team's attacking moves. Argentina players are making sure the don't let him have possession for long durations.
- 00:37 (IST)Saudi Arabia vs Mexico LIVE: Salem Al Dawsari injuredSalem Al Dawsari has picked up an injury that forces the medical staff to enter the pitch and assess him. A substitute is warming up.
- 00:33 (IST)Poland vs Argentina: Early corner for Messi's sideAn early corner for Argentina and it's Lionel Messi who takes it but the delivery is successfully defended by the Poland players. A little tussle between Otamendi and Glik follows but it gets dissolved soon.
- 00:28 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Group C matches all set to get underway!The Poland vs Argentina match will undoubtedly be under the spotlight but a lot depends upon how the Saudi Arabia vs Mexico match finishes. You can catch the updates from both the matches right here...
- 00:19 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Saudi Arabia up against MexicoSaudi Arabia did really well to beat Argentina but couldn't repeat the heroics against Poland. They would, however, fancy their chances against Mexico who also have an outside qualification chance.
- 00:10 (IST)Argentina vs Poland LIVE: Fans out to support their team in numbersFans are ready for the Argentina vs Poland battle which would be decisive when it comes Round of 16 progression.
Could Messi give @Argentina fans another moment like this today? #FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/wNMN7Z85io
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 30, 2022 - 00:01 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: The final hurrah!One of Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi might not be able go through to the next round. While it might just be the last FIFA World Cup for the Argentine, the Pole might not feature in another World Cup either.
- 23:39 (IST)Saudi Arabia vs Mexico: Here are the line-ups!Here are the line-ups for the second Group C match, between Saudi Arabia and Mexico:
Saudi Arabia XI: Al Owais; Al Tambakti, Al Amri, Al Bulayhi; Al Ghanam, Alhassan, Kanno, Abdulhamid; Albrikan, Al Shehri, AldawsariMexico XI: Ochoa; Sánchez, Montes, Moreno, Gallardo; Álvarez, Chávez, Pineda; Lozano, Martínez, Vega - 23:38 (IST)Poland vs Argentina: Line-ups are out!Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Group C matches. Here are the line-ups for Poland vs Argentina match:
Poland XI: Szczesny; Cash, Glik, Kiwior, Bereszynski; Zielinski, Bielik, Krychowiak, Frankowski; Swiderski, LewandowskiArgentina XI: Martínez; Molina Lucero, Romero, Otamendi, Acuña; De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister; Di María, Álvarez, Messi