Argentina did not start the World Cup in the best form. They lost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia, which ended their incredible 36-game unbeaten run.
Poland have a chance to seal their place in the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup 2022 when they take on mighty Argentina. However, it will not be an easy task against Lionel Messi and Co. The South American nation entered the competition, with many labeling them as favourites to go all the way in the tournament. However, they did not start the World Cup in the best form. They lost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia, which ended their incredible 36-game unbeaten run. Even though they bounced back from that setback, Argentina still find themselves only second to Poland in Group C and need the win on Wednesday night to secure their place in the round-of-16 stage.
Poland vs Argentina | Key Details |
Date | November 30 |
Venue | Stadium 974- Ras Abu Aboud |
Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Thursday) |
Kickoff time in Poland | 8:00 pm |
Kickoff time in Argentina | 4:00 pm |
Kickoff time in Qatar | 10:00 pm |
Argentina’s long undefeated streak convinced many that it could help them go deep in this competition. However, their opening game setback sent shockwaves across the world. Inspired by Lionel Messi, Argentina bounced back to beat Mexico 2-0 in their next fixture. With three points from two matches, they are sitting second in the standings. Meanwhile, Poland started the campaign with a disappointing goalless draw against Mexico. However, they went on to win their next fixture against Saudi Arabia to occupy the top spot in the group with four points.
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These two countries from different continents have played each other on multiple occasions in the past, including the earlier editions of the World Cup. A total of 11 times they have played each other and Argentina, as expected, lead the way. The South American nation has won six games and Poland have tasted victory three times. The remaining two matches ended in draws. They have played each other in the 1974 and 1978 World Cups. In 1974, Poland defeated Argentina 3-2, while the South American country triumphed 2-0 four years later.
Key Details | Stats |
Total matches | 11 |
Poland won | 3 |
Argentina won | 6 |
Draws | 2 |
Total Poland goals | 12 |
Total Argentina goals | 18 |
Biggest Poland win | 3-2 (1974) |
Biggest Argentina win | 3-1 (1977) |
Latest 3 matches (all competitions) | Results |
Poland beat Argentina | 2-1 |
Argentina beat Poland | 2-0 |
Argentina draw Poland | 1-1 |