Argentina and Poland’s victories against Mexico and Saudi Arabia respectively have put all the spotlight on Group C. What was supposed to be a straightforward guess for fans and pundits alike in terms of the group leaders, was all tossed out of the window when Saudi Arabia pulled off a famous win against Argentina. And just when Argentina looked all but out of the World Cup, Messi conjured up a spectacular goal to put Argentina back into the fray. Saudi Arabia’s euphoria of beating Argentina was short-lived as they were beaten 2-0 by Poland.
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With just one set of fixtures left in Group C, there are a multitude of scenarios for every team to qualify for the Round of 16. Poland has the easiest of chances, while Mexico has the highest odds stacked against them. For Argentina and Saudi Arabia, they can seal their own fate, but Argentina has a tougher opponent as they face Poland. Here are all the likely scenarios for each of the team to qualify for the Round fo 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Group C Upcoming Fixtures
Poland vs Argentina
Saudi Arabia vs Mexico
How Argentina can qualify for the Round of 16
If Argentina beat Poland, they are through to the Round of 16.
If Argentina draws against Poland, but Saudi Arabia-Mexico game also end in a draw.
If Argentina draws against Poland, and Mexico beat Saudi Arabia by a margin lesser than 4.
How Argentina can be knocked out
If Argentina loses against Poland
If Argentina draws against Poland, but Saudi Arabia beat Mexico
If Argentina draws against Poland, but Mexico beat Saudi Arabia by a margin of 4.
How Poland can qualify for the Round of 16
If Poland beat Argentina, they will qualify for the Round of 16 and top the group
If Poland draws their match against Argentina
How Poland can be knocked out
If Poland lose against Argentina and Saudi Arabia win against Mexico.
If Poland lose against Argentina and Mexico beat Saudi Arabia by a margin of 5.
How Saudi Arabia can qualify for the Round of 16
If Saudi Arabia beats Mexico, they will be through
If Saudi Arabia draw against Mexico, and Argentina lose against Poland
How Mexico can qualify for the Round of 16
For Mexico to qualify, they will have to beat Saudi Arabia and hope Argentina lose to Poland wherein the goal difference is better than Argentina.
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