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FIFA World cup 2022: How Argentina and Poland Qualify for top 16 

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Coming into the tournament as one of the favourites, Argentina froze on the world stage as they lost to underdogs Saudi Arabia in their very first game.

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Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot in the 10th minute, but Saleh Al-Shahri scored just after half-time and Salim Al-Dosari scored a beautiful goal to put his side 2–1 up.

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Argentina faltered but could not find the equalizer and went into their clash with Mexico knowing that a defeat would rule them out of the World Cup altogether.

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However, he did not fear on stage this time, as Messi grabbed his second of the tournament before Enzo Fernández scored a brace to seal a 2–0 win.

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If they beat Poland, Argentina will definitely go through to the knockout stage and if Saudi Arabia fails to win, they will win Group C.

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Poland have been a formidable force in the World Cup so far, with four points from two clean sheets

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With four points, Poland top Group C and are guaranteed to go through if they avoid defeat by Argentina. If Saudi Arabia fails to win, Poland will top the group.

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If Poland lose and Saudi Arabia vs Mexico is drawn, Argentina will win the group with six points, four ahead of Poland and Saudi Arabia each.

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 If Poland loses by one or two goals, Poland will finish second on group difference while Saudi Arabia will finish third.