GWT: World Cup - Group C (Poland and Argentina Advance)

[bluesfan94]

Group C contains a fair amount of intrigue and should be a fun one. Saudi Arabia is likely looking at last place, but is hoping that being close to home lets them score an upset or two. Meanwhile, Poland has one of the most prolific strikers in the game today, but the team has been underwhelming of late. Mexico brings an experienced team to Qatar, but one that struggled in qualifiers and CONCACAF tournaments. The story of the group, however, is Argentina, which combines a young wave of talent with experienced vets, including perhaps the greatest soccer player of all time, Lionel Messi, who has indicated this will be his last World Cup. Messi has never won the World Cup and is looking to add that prestigious trophy to his prolific cabinet.

Key Players: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Emiliano Martinez (Argentina), Robert Lewandowski (Poland), Piotr Zielinski (Poland), Raul Jimenez (Mexico), Andres Guardado (Mexico), Salem Al-Dawsari (Saudi Arabia), Yasser Al-Shahrani (Saudi Arabia)

Home	Away	Time and Date (CST)	Venue
Argentina	Saudi Arabia	Tue., Nov. 22, 4:00 AM	Lusail Stadium
Mexico	Poland	Tue., Nov. 22, 10:00 AM	Stadium 974
Poland	Saudi Arabia	Sat., Nov. 26, 7:00 AM	Education City Stadium
Argentina	Mexico	Sat., Nov. 26, 1:00 PM	Lusail Stadium
Saudi Arabia	Mexico	Wed., Nov. 30, 1:00 PM	Lusail Stadium
Poland	Argentina	Wed., Nov. 30, 1:00 PM	Stadium 974

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[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Probably the most important player after Messi, Romero might be out for the World Cup. Don’t see them winning without him. Ffs

 

[Basement Cat]

Heart says Polska and Argentina. Brain says Mexico and Argentina. That Poland-Mexico match seems to be the big one, but I think it will be a draw and come down to goal difference in the matches with Argentina and Saudi Arabia.

 

[Tuggy]

Argentina and Poland.

Mexico is on the decline and it will show here.

 

[member 305909]

Mexico have in the last seven world cups been knocked out in the round of 16. That's too good a tradition to break.

 

[Brunkmeister]

Argentina and Poland.

Mexico is on the decline and it will show here.

Yeah they were beaten yesterday by a very much alternative Sweden.

 

[cgf]

Can't take too much from friendlies, but I don't rate this poland team.

 

[Savant]

Argentina and Poland

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Nico injured... dropped and Angel called up. Another starter from the copa gone. Acuna, Tags and Romero still carrying knocks. This isnt good.

Hopefully Alvarez starts on the left.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

and Joaquin is out LMAO. THis is cursed.

Potential replacements are Simeone eww, Almada and Garnacho. I think its fairly obvious who it should be.

Tomorrow maybe Acuna, Tagliafico and Cuti. They'll be tests to judge if they cant go. Cuti seems like the safest by reports but this doesnt look good at all

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Almada is chosen... No loss there tbh. Joaquin isnt good. But Garnacho would've been an upgrade.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

No more cuts for Argentina everyone is safe for now

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Here to “liberate” qatar

 

[gary69]

Is the Messi injury anything serious? It was reported that it's some sort of muscle injury and he trained seperately from rest of the team and without the ball.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Is the Messi injury anything serious? It was reported that it's some sort of muscle injury and he trained seperately from rest of the team and without the ball.

Its no injury he played a full game against UAE. Just a rest.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

1. Argentina
2. Poland
3. Mexico
4. Saudi Arabia

Mexico was either going to hit disarray before or after the World Cup. I think Tata is making it worse. I think he’s speeding it up and it’s going to result in them failing to advance from the group.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

“Probably” already seconds thoughts

 

[ItsFineImFine]

Poland v Mexico is interesting to me. Those are imo the two biggest underachievers in modern football (factoring in population size, popularity of sport, and established club structure/infrastructure in both countries and socioeconomic levels). Japan is maybe the only other one I could say and that'd probably be unfair to Japan.

I'll give Poland the upper edge but that's probably from my bias with familiarity with European leagues.

 

[Savi]

Why is Otamendi playing over Martinez?

 

[al secord]

Crowd is hype. 5am baileys and coffee to keep my eyes open. No injuries please.

 

[Oberyn Martell]

How is that a penalty. The inconsistency is crazy

 

[Savi]

Well this stuff happens 1000 times on every corner kick, rarely you see a pen given

 

[Mitch nylander]

Not liking our rhythm so far although we are up. Gotta be more composed.

 

[Mitch nylander]

The high line is catching is off guard. Just gotta slow it down.

 

[Savi]

Lautaro