Mexico put Argentina’s back against the wall, even if they didn’t take an offensive approach. El Tri were able to hold La Albiceleste for a while, but Lionel Messi eventually found a way to break the deadlock.
While Lionel Scaloni’s side took a huge step towards the knockout stage, Gerardo Martino’s men have plenty of work to do to make it out of Group C. However, this isn’t over yet.
Argentina’s win over Mexico left things very wide open in the group. With one game left, many wonder whether the Mexican national team is already out of the tournament.
Are Mexico out of the 2022 World Cup?
Despite their heartbreaking loss to Argentina, Mexico are not eliminated from the 2022 World Cup yet. But in order to qualify to the round of 16, Mexico need to beat Saudi Arabia and hope that Poland defeat Argentina. If they win but the Pole side doesn’t, the tiebreaker criteria would come into play – therefore Mexico should try and score as much as possible while conceding as few as possible.
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Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with the website in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of soccer, NFL, and NBA, with a specialty in real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news, Martin has consistently been a valuable asset to the Bolavip team, especially during crucial sports seasons involving trades, playoffs, and finals. Now, as the Editor, Martin brings his extensive experience and keen editorial sense to lead Bolavip’s team, driving the website's growth and ensuring it remains a top source for sports news and analysis.
