The biggest sporting event in the world continues with the Group Group C Saudi Arabia v Mexico clash that could see either team qualify or both teams knocked out.
With so many games and so little time, our Group D France v Australia Match Centre tries to sum it all up as quickly as possible before and after the game and with just a hint of cynicism. If you wanted professional and/or good you’d be on the BBC website, not here. Essentially, we watch and follow the game so you don’t have to.
With answers to the key questions prior to the match and our Minutes that Mattered summary and stats post game, it is a real Who Cares guide to the 2022 World Cup for the person on the go.
Enjoy the Group C Saudi Arabia v Mexico Match Centre.
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Group C Saudi Arabia v Mexico Match Summary
Mexico have come close to qualifying for the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup but a late goal for Saudi Arabia ruined their chances when they needed a third goal to overtake Poland.
Prior to the morale busting Saudi Arabia goal Mexico’s 2-0 lead had them on equal points and equal goal difference to Poland after they drew 0-0 on game day one. Poland were in the qualification spot on FIFA Fair Play….
Going into the final minutes Poland were 2-0 down v Argentina at the same time as Mexico were 2-0 up and either a goal for Mexico or goal to Argentina would see Mexico through.
But in added time Saudi Arabia scored a goal to break the Mexican hearts. A further twist was still available, because if Saudi Arabia could get another goal and draw they would take second spot ahead.
It was an action packed match that had Group C in suspense for every minute of the group stages.
Final Score
SAUDI ARABIA 1
Al Dawsari 90’ +5
MEXICO 2
Martín 47′ Chávez 52′
HT 0-0
Player of the Match
Luis Chávez
Group C Saudi Arabia v Mexico Match Stats
Coming soon.
Group C Saudi Arabia v Mexico Starting Teams
SAUDI ARABIA (4-4-2)
21 Al Owais
2 Al Ghannam
4 Al Amri
17 Al Tambakti
5 Al Bulayhi
9 Al Brikan
15 Al Hassan
12 Abdulhamid
10 Al Dawsari
11 Al Shehri
23 Kanno
MEXICO (4-2-3-1)
13 Ochoa
19 Sánchez
3 Montes
15 Moreno
23 Gallardo
4 Álvarez
24 Chávez
22 Lozano
17 Pineda
10 Vega
20 Martín
Group C Saudi Arabia v Mexico Match Preview
Why should you care?
Because this game could see either Saudi Arabia top the group or missed out completely from the knockout stages. Mexico too can qualify for the knockout stage with a win and other results, but since they really haven’t looked winning yet we’ll see they will miss out, but who knows with this World Cup.
Who should you care about?
We’ve offered up Hirving Lozano for every Mexican game so far, and will do again for convenience, and we think he is one of their key players.
Raúl Jiménez is one to watch too, only to see if he can turn around his lack of goal scoring for Mexico.
For Saudi Arabia they will need the duo of Salem Al-Dawsari and Saleh Al-Shehri to fire for them to get the win that will guarantee them passage to the knockout stages.
Full 2022 World Cup Squads & Stats
Is there a barely interesting fact?
Mexico have won both of their games v Saudi Arabia and scored five goals in each game. Back in the 90’s.
Mexico have a 100% winning strike rate in four games v Asian sides at the World Cup.
Who will win?
Saudi Arabia 0 Mexico 0
Full 2022 World Cup Predictions
What is the Table before going into the final games?
Team / Played / Goals Scored / Goals Conceded / Goal Difference
| Poland | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Argentina | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Mexico | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
Group C Saudi Arabia v Mexico Match Review
Minutes that Mattered
Welcome to the briefest of match summaries, like a minute by minute except one that has only the minutes that matter.
Stay tuned after the match.
Group C Saudi Arabia v Mexico Match Stats
Coming after the match.
