World Cup: What Mexico needs to advance to the knockout round

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Mexico will need some help from Poland or Argentina to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. El Tri plays Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

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LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 26: Alexis Vega #10 of Mexico drives the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty ImagThe easiest way for El Tri to move on to the Round of 16 is if they win, and Poland beats Argentina. In that scenario, Mexico would finish second in the group and live on to play at least one more game.

A tie would put Mexico and Argentina with the same number of points. Argentina's goal differential is currently +1. Mexico would need to win by at least 3. If the teams have the same number of points and the same goal differential, the tiebreaker moves to total goals scored. Argentina has scored 2 goals this tournament. Mexico still sits at 0.

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 22: Robert Lewandowski of Poland has his penalty saved by Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Mexico and Poland at Stadium 974 on November 22, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by JameMexico cannot win Group C. If they do advance in the tournament they are a lock to play against the winner of Group D

 

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