Mexico vs Poland - How to watch the crucial match in Group C of the World Cup

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El Tri and the Polish side will lock horns in what could be a key match for their aspirations in this competition. Keep track of this meeting with our guide.

The second game of the day in Group C will let fans around the world witness a showdown between two more than capable teams fighting for a spot in the next round. Mexico and Poland will make their debut in the 2022 FIFA World Cup with nothing but victory in mind, knowing that a win here could pave their way to the next round.

Mexico make their way into their 17th FIFA World Cup with their main goal being to reach the Quarterfinals for the third time in history and first one away from home. El Tri has been quite successful in their most recent opening matches in this competition, with only one loss in their last seven opening games in the World Cup, with five of those ending in wins. It will be a do-or-die tournament for some of their players, who will certainly put an end to their international duties once the World Cup comes to a close.

On the other hand, Poland will want to make ammends for their poor showing four years ago, when they left the World Cup after only playing three games and scoring a couple of goals. The Orly will try to return to the type of form that saw them earning a third-place finish in 1974 and in 1982, and judging by the kind of talent they have in this squad, the possibilites to see that happening are not so slim.

With these teams being drawn in a group with Argentina, both Mexico and Poland know this game could be decisive in their hopes for a spot in the next stage. Both teams are expected to go all in for the victory, as any other result could complicate their path to the next round with two games left for them in this lot.

Whoever wins this match will have taken a huge step towards making the next round in a group that also includes Saudi Arabia, who will face La Albiceleste hours prior to this tie. Let us give you a glimpse of what are the main talking points ahead of Tuesday's clash.

Mexico vs Poland - Team news

The Mexican national team has been harshly criticized for its poor performances in the past 12 months, but the experience within the squad still gives some a glimmer of hope. El Tri gets to this World Cup relying on Gerardo Martino's experience and with veterans Andrés Guardado and Guillermo Ochoa getting set to play their fifth World Cup each. Additionally, the Mexican side will see Hirving Lozano as their major threat in front of goal, mainly after Raúl Jiménez's injury has seen them being dropped from the starting lineup in recent competitions.

On the other side of the pitch, Poland come to this tpurnament trying to prove themselves as a potential dark horse, with a generation of players led by Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczęsny. The Polish side was eliminated in the first round of the 2018 World Cup, but with a bag full of experience and with their star striker getting to the competition in fine form, the red and white side should be considered as a major threat to all teams included in Group C.

Out of the 52 players included in both rosters, the main doubt will be that of Raúl Jiménez, who was seemingly cleared by Mexico's doctors to play the tournament, but his form has been under serious questioning by fans and experts surrounding Mexico.

Mexico - Doubtful: Raúl Jiménez.

Poland - Full squad to choose from.

Mexico vs Poland - Head-to-head

This will be the ninth game between Mexico and Poland's national teams.
The overall record between El Tri and the Orly shows three wins for Mexico, three wins for Poland, and two draws.
This will be the second World Cup match between Mexico and Poland. The previous game took place in the 1978 edition of the tournament, with Poland claiming a convincing 3-1 win.
The last match between these teams was held in 2017. The friendly clash between them ended in a one-nil win for Mexico.
Between friendlies and competitive games, Mexico holds a five-game streak without a loss against Poland.
This will be the first game for coach Martino and coach Michniewicz against Poland and Mexico, respectively.