All to play for as Saudi Arabia and Mexico face one another in an important encounter
Saudi Arabia shocked the world with an incredible comeback victory towards match favourites Argentina, nevertheless, their happiness was short-lived as they succumbed to a defeat to Poland within the subsequent sport. Mexico had been labelled by many as licensed runners-up in Group C however have not received a sport on this World Cup. Each groups may nonetheless ebook a spot within the knockout levels however should overcome many hurdles.
If Saudi Arabia had been to qualify it will be the second time of their historical past that they made it previous the group levels. They final performed past the primary spherical of video games in 1994 and could be hoping to make a deep run than they did again then. Nonetheless, it will not be such a simple process.
Mexico are unbeaten in all video games towards Mexico, having received thrice and drawn as soon as. The truth that Saudi Arabia have solely stored one cleansheet of their final eighteen World Cup video games would make them extra optimistic about securing all three factors as soon as once more. Nonetheless, their very own file within the match is not that nice not too long ago, with the Mexicans on a winless run of 4 matches. They cannot take something without any consideration.
Saudi Arabia vs Mexico confirmed lineups
Saudi Arabia XI (4-1-4-1): Al-Owais; Al-Tambakti, Al-Bulaihi, Al-Amri, Abdulhamid; Al-Hassan; Al-Dawsari, Kanno, Al-Ghanam, Al-Buraikan; Al-Shehri.
Mexico XI (4-3-3): Ochoa; Gallardo, Moreno, Montes, Sanchez; Chavez, Alvarez, Pineda; Vega, Lozano, Martin
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Mexico’s upcoming fixtures
If Mexico had been to qualify they’re doubtless to take action as runners-up of Group C. They’re more likely to face France within the Ro16 on December 4th.