FIFA World Cup 2022, What to count on from Day 7? Messi’s Argentina underneath stress towards Mexico

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina need to get their marketing campaign again on observe however strengthen their case to succeed in the knockout phases once they meet Mexico of their second group match.

UPDATED: Nov 26, 2022 12:10 IST

Messi’s Argentina will play towards Mexico in its second group match (Reuters Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Argentina need to not solely get their FIFA World Cup marketing campaign again on observe however strengthen their case to succeed in the knockout phases once they meet Mexico of their second group match.

Lionel Messi-led Argentina suffered one in all their largest shocks in World Cup historical past, dropping 1-2 to low-ranked Saudi Arabia of their first group match. Although Messi, who’s in search of World Cup glory in his fifth match, scored within the first half, Saudi Arabia turned the match round within the second half.

Mexico, however, performed out a 0-0 draw towards Poland after Robert Lewandowski failed to save lots of his blushes as he missed the golden penalty. The spicy encounter between Argentina and Mexico might be held at Lusail Stadium, starting at 12:30 am IST (Saturday).

“We have to win or win,” Messi stated. “It is up to us to correct mistakes and get back to the basics of who we are.”

Other thrilling contests that may happen on November 26 are Tunisia vs Australia, Poland vs Saudi Arabia and France vs Denmark.

Australia misplaced their opening match 1-4 to the defending champions France earlier this week, whereas Tunisia performed a 0-0 draw with Denmark. France at present lead the Group D desk with three factors, two forward of Tunisia and Denmark.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, who will play towards Poland, lead Group C with three factors, two forward of Poland and Mexico. Argentina are sitting within the backside of Group D with no factors.

Day 7 fixtures:

Tunisia vs Australia (3:30 pm IST, November 26)
Poland vs Saudi Arabia (6:30 pm IST, November 26)
France vs Denmark (9:30 pm IST, November 26)
Argentina vs Mexico (12:30 am IST, November 27)

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Nov 26, 2022