Argentina vs Mexico live: World Cup score, highlights, result from 2022 Group C match

Lionel Messi and Argentina have their backs to the wall when they take on Mexico at the Lusail Stadium, knowing that a loss could see them suffer a humiliating group stage elimination.

The Albiceleste, of course, are in this position after losing to Saudi Arabia in what many have called the greatest upset in World Cup history. 

Mexico would love nothing more than to knock Argentina out of the tournament after what the Albiceleste have done to them in past editions. El Tri were knocked out by Argentina at the last 16 in consecutive tournaments in 2006 and 2010, despite running them close.

Mexico are coached by former Argentina manager Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino and Argentine-born Rogelio Funes Mori, who has long played in Mexico and is a Mexican citizen through naturalization, is also a member of El Tri’s squad.

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Argentina vs Mexico live score

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Projected lineups:

Argentina (4-3-3, right to left): 23-E. Martinez (GK) — 4-Montiel, 25-L. Martinez, 19-Otamendi, 8-Acuna — 7-De Paul, 18-G. Rodriguez, 20-Mac Allister — 11-Di Maria, 22-L. Martinez, 10-Messi

Mexico (5-3-2, right to left): 13-Ochoa (GK) — 26-Alvarez, 2-Araujo, 3-Montes, 15-Moreno, 23-Gallardo — 16-Herrera, 18-Guardado, 24-Chavez— 22-Lozano, 10-Vega

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Argentina vs Mexico live updates, highlights from 2022 World Cup

2 hrs 30 mins from kickoff: It’s getting real. The lockers are ready to go. The Lusail Stadium is the same one that will host the World Cup final.

⚽️🇦🇷🆚🇲🇽 El vestuario de #Arg ya esta listo #FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/U5ArhKEVsK

— Luciano Fryszberg (@luchofry) November 26, 2022

3 hrs 30 mins from kickoff: A report by Gaston Edul confirms the rumored lineup for Argentina with Leandro Paredes, Cristian Romero, Papu Gomez, Nicolas Tagliafico, and Nahuel Molina all sitting out. 

Confirma @gastonedul el 11 de Argentina Akte México:

Dibu Martínez; Montiel, Otamendi, Lisandro, Acuña; De Paul, Guido Rodríguez, Alexis Mac Allister; Messi, Lautaro y Di María.

— Ale Liparoti 🇦🇷 (@AleLiparoti) November 26, 2022

3 hrs 30 mins from kickoff: With Poland’s win over Saudi Arabia, no team in Group C can clinch a spot in the Round of 16.

Mexico scenarios: What it means for Mexico is that even in case of a loss against Argentina, it will still be in the running for a berth to the Round of 16 provided El Tri beat Saudi Arabia on the final day. A win or draw against Argentina would leave it in even better position.

Argentina scenarios: What’s clear is an Argentina loss to Mexico will eliminate Lionel Messi in his final World Cup. A draw against Mexico means that Argentina would need a lopsided win against Poland on the final day to ensure goal difference is in their favor.

4 hrs 45 mins from kickoff: Argentina supporters are already in full voice well ahead of kickoff:

“¡LA QUE TIENE A MESSI Y MARADONA!”. Impresionante fiesta argentina en Barwa con banderas gigantes del Diego flameando en el aire qatarí.

📺 #ESPNQatarEnStarPlus pic.twitter.com/ERM0q3mwDM

— SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) November 26, 2022

5 hrs from kickoff: Could Mexico spring the surprise against Argentina? Tata Martino is looking to Canada for inspiration.

Tata Martino was asked if Mexico can dominate tomorrow’s night game vs Argentina:

“Why not? We all watched Canada versus Belgium. That first half was a clinic by Canada. So why not try? From my POV, Canada has showed the best football after the first slate of games.” pic.twitter.com/V1Obua52jK

— Felipe Cárdenas (@FelipeCar) November 25, 2022

Argentina vs Mexico lineups, team news

Manager Lionel Scaloni is reportedly entertaining several changes to the team that lost to Saudi Arabia.

Gonzalo Montiel (right-back), Marcos Acuna (left-back), Lisandro Martinez (center-back), and Alexis Mac Allister (central midfield) are some of the names that have surfaced with Cristian Romero and Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez still not at 100 percent fitness.

Argentina (4-3-3, right to left): 23-Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez (GK) — 4-Gonzalo Montiel, 25-Lisandro Martinez, 19-Nicolas Otamendi, 8-Marcos Acuna — 7-Rodrigo De Paul, 18-Guido Rodriguez, 20-Alexis Mac Allister — 11-Angel Di Maria, 22-Lautaro Martinez, 10-Lionel Messi

Several reports from Mexican outlets say that Tata Martino will be moving to a 5-3-2 formation with Nestor Araujo added as the third center-back.

And with all the debate around the center forward position, El Tri might not use a recognised central striker with the team’s two best attackers leading the line instead.

Mexico (5-3-2, right to left): 13-Guillermo ‘Memo’ Ochoa (GK) — 26-Kevin Alvarez, 2-Nestor Araujo, 3-Cesar Montes, 15-Hector Moreno, 23-Jesus Gallardo — 16-Hector Herrera, 18-Andres Guardado, 24-Luis Chavez— 22-Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano, 10-Alexis Vega

Argentina vs Mexico live stream, TV channel

The stakes could not be higher for this match at Lusail Stadium, with Messi and his Argentina teammates staring at the unthinkable prospect of an early exit from Qatar.

Mexico would love nothing more than to send the South Americans packing after the pain the Albiceleste have inflicted in past tournaments.

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