World Cup 2022: Mexico v Saudi Arabia match preview

 World Cup 2022: Mexico v Saudi Arabia match preview

This is a must-win game for Mexico, who have yet to score at this World Cup and face a Saudi team who beat Argentina.

Mexican team are known, have not scored even once this tournament, playing out a goalless draw against Poland in their opener, followed by a 2-0 loss to Argentina. Now they need to beat the Green Falcons, as Saudi Arabia are known, by at least three goals in their final Group C game if they are to guarantee a spot in the last 16.

If Mexico win but with a lower margin, they will need Poland to beat Argentina in a match that will be played at the same time. That combination of results would see Mexico and Poland qualifying for the next round.

Tata Martino, the Mexican coach, has indicated that he expects both teams to go all-out in this must-win match. “Saudi Arabia need to win the match and score goals, and so do we”, he said ahead of the game.

Saudi Arabia head into this match with three points, having recorded a major World Cup upset in their first match by beating Argentina 2-1.