As Poland and Argentina pulled through, Mexico exited 2022 FIFA World Cup on technical grounds after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Group C, Round 3 match played at Lusail Iconic Stadium, in Qatar.
Poland surprisingly pulled through to the Knockout Stage of the mundial after losing 0-2 to Argentina, at Stadium 974, Ras Abu Aboud , Qatar.
Argentina ended the group matches as leaders with six (6) points, while Poland, and Mexico ended with four (4) points each. Poland finished with superior goal difference of two.
FT: Poland 0-2 Argentina
🇦🇷 Lionel Scaloni's side progress to the knockout stage with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julián Álvarez.
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To accomplish this, the South Americans totally demolished Poland. The goals were scored by Mac Allister and Alvarez, but they should have scored more after Messi had a penalty shot in the first half denied.
Mac Alister scored the first goal for Argentina in the 46th minute of the first half with assist from Nahuel Molina, while Julian Alvarez scored the second goal in 67th of the second half with assist from Enzo Fernandez.
🇵🇱 Poland 0 – 2 Argentina 🇦🇷
FULL-TIME: Argentina win Group C and will face Australia in the last 16.
Poland finish second by the skin of their teeth and will play France in the knockout round.
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Henry Martin, and Luis Chavez respectively scored the Mexican goals in 47th, and 52nd minutes of the second half of the match.
Salem Al-dawsari reduced the tally to 1-2 in the five minutes of the extra time of second half of the match after receiving an assist from Hatten Bahebri
Poland finished second overall on goal difference and advances to the round of 16.
Mexico are eliminated in the FIFA World Cup group stage for the first time in 44 years
MEXICO ARE ELIMINATED IN THE WORLD CUP GROUP STAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 44 YEARS 😱 pic.twitter.com/SDPnR9YOuK
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