Argentina is looking for a victory this Wednesday that will guarantee its presence in the round of 16 of the 2022 Soccer World Cup, in a day in which all the teams in groups C and D still have a chance of qualifying.
With the exception of France, already classified in Group D, the rest of the teams in both groups are still in the race for ‘eighth’.
In Group C, Lionel Messi’s Argentina will face Poland and secure their place in the next phase with a victory, while defeat means elimination.
A tie is enough for the Poles to advance to the ‘eighth’, but it forces the two-time world champion team to do the math, and the Europeans can even defeat, depending on third parties.
In the other match of the group stage, Saudi Arabia needs a win against Mexico to ensure it advances to the second stage for the second time in its history, repeating the feat of 1994, and a draw may come, depending on the result of the others. . play. In the event of a loss, the Saudis are out of the race, while the Mexicans need to win to have a chance.
The two matches are scheduled for 10:00 p.m. local time (7:00 p.m. in Lisbon).
As for Group D, France, defending champions, already have the classification assured and will try to guarantee first place in the ‘poule’ against Tunisia, which they need to win to maintain the hope of qualifying.
In the other match, Australia qualifies for the second time for the next phase, repeating the feat of 2006, if they beat Denmark, and can even reach a draw, unlike the Danes, who only win.
The two games of ‘poule’ D will take place at 19:00 (16:00).
The World Championship, with Portugal already classified for the round of 16, runs until December 18, in Qatar.
Source: TSF
