Argentina wins, takes Group C; Poland also advances
Argentina won 2-0 over Poland, clinching its spot on top of Group C and prolonging the run for superstar Lionel Messi despite the team's shocking loss to Saudi Arabia in the tournament's opening match.
Though Poland lost, the country will advance to the knockout round as well. Mexico beat Saudi Arabia, 2-1, in its match but tied with Poland at 4 points. Poland advanced on goal differential, finishing one goal better than Mexico.
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![PHOTO: Cesar Montes of Mexico shows dejection as the team fails to go through to the knockout stage despite his side's 2-1 victory in a World Cup Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on Nov. 30, 2022, in Lusail City, Qatar.](https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/ecb55750-ccc8-40ec-9786-38312793fc24/mexico-loss_hpEmbed_20221130-160936_3x2.jpg)
Argentina will face Australia on Saturday while Poland faces France on Sunday.