Group C – Lionel Messi missed a penalty but Argentina still clinched top spot in Group C with a 2-0 win over Poland, who squeezed into the last 16 on goal difference ahead of Mexico on a night of high drama.
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| Argentina captain Lionel Messi celebrates 2-0 triumph over Poland with teammates in the FIFA World Cup 2022 match at the Stadium 974 in Qatar. Photo: @fifaworldcup |
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| Poland captain Robert Lewandowski grateful for the experience as he displays the love sign to fans for their support at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar despite losing 0-2 to Argentina in their final Group C match. Photo: @fifaworldcup |
Argentina went into the game a point behind Poland knowing a second-placed finish would pit them against France in the last 16, but goals from Alexis Mac Allister (46) and Julian Alvarez (67) after Wojciech Szczesny had saved a contentious Messi penalty secured a deserved win which means they will face Australia instead.
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In the other match of the Group, Mexico defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 but failed to reach the last-16.
