FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi’s Argentina qualification scenario ahead of must-win clash vs Poland
Lionel Messi and Argentina are currently on a winning spree as they prepare to face Poland in their Group C fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar on Thursday (December 1). A win for Argentina could seal their place, but it also depended on the outcome of the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Mexico, which would be taking place at the same time. The seven-time Ballon d’Or and his men will clash with Poland, who currently lead the group with four points under their belt. (Robert Lewandowski’s Poland vs Lionel Messi’s Argentina FIFA World Cup 2022 Live Streaming: How to Watch POL vs ARG & Football World Cup Match Free Online & on TV in India?)
FIFA World Cup 2022: Three possible scenarios in Argentina’s final group match against Poland
1) If Argentina wins against Poland
If Lionel Messi’s Argentina wins against Poland, it will go to 6 points. However, if Saudi Arabia put in another great performance against Mexico, they will be on par with Argentina. Currently, Argentina have the edge of qualification as they are a goal ahead of Mexico on goal-difference. Which makes the scenario difficult for Saudi Arabia as they need to beat Mexico by a decent goal difference to seal a Group C spot.
2) If Argentina draws against Poland
If Argentina draws against Poland, qualification to the World Cup knockout stage will depend on results in Saudi Arabia and Mexico. However, if Saudi Arabia win against Mexico, they will go top of the table, with Poland on five points in second place, meaning Messi and co will be out of the World Cup.
3) If Argentina loses against Poland
The Qatar tournament will be over for Lionel Messi and co if they lose against Poland, regardless of the result for Mexico and Saudi Arabia.