Saudi Arabia in the mix for last 16 ahead of Mexico clash

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Al RAYYAN, Qatar (Reuters) - Argentina, Mexico and Poland may all have been fancied to progress from Group C at the World Cup ahead of Saudi Arabia, but after their stunning win over the Argentines, the Saudis are firmly in the mix ahead of their Wednesday game against Mexico.

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In their five previous participations, Saudi Arabia have qualified for the round of 16 only once, on their debut at the tournament in 1994.

A draw would mean they need Poland to beat Argentina, while a defeat would make the permutations complicated, as they would need to lose by only one goal while hoping that Poland win their match by a bigger margin. "Qatar is Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia is Qatar. This is our land, the stands will be full," fan Ismail Hobeish told Reuters.

Things will not be easy for Saudi Arabia, however, given that Mexico also have a chance of reaching the last 16, and for the eighth time in a row in their case.

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