Mexico have established themselves as consistent World Cup qualifiers since 1994 but they have struggled to really threaten the international elite.
El Tri have reached the last 16 in the last seven consecutive World Cups – stretching back to USA ’94 – but they have not reached the quarter finals, since their hosting of the tournament in 1986.
Gerardo Martino’s side powered through CONCAF qualification, with 28 points from 14 games, finishing in second place behind Canada.
However, they face a battle to get out of Group C, alongside Argentina, Poland and Saudi Arabia, with the likely prospect of France in the last 16.
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Mexico 2022 World Cup schedule
Mexico kick off their Group C campaign against Poland on November 22, in Doha, with Argentina facing Saudi Arabia in Lusail earlier in the day.
The opening clash with Poland could be crucial for Martino’s chances of progressing to the knockout stages, with Argentina heavily fancied to top the group.
El Tri take on Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Lusail on November 26, before wrapping up their group stage campaign against Saudi Arabia, back in Lusail on November 30.
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Group C Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Tues, Nov. 22 | Mexico vs. Poland | 11 a.m. | Stadium 974 |
| Sat, Nov. 26 | Argentina vs. Mexico | 2 p.m. | Lusail Stadium |
| Wed, Nov. 30 | S. Arabia vs. Mexico | 2 p.m. | Lusail Stadium |
Potential knockout round schedule — if Mexico finishes 1st in Group C
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 3 | Round of 16 | 2:00 p.m. | Al Rayyan Stadium |
| Fri, Dec. 9 | Quarterfinals | 2:00 p.m. | Lusail Iconic Stadium |
| Tue, Dec. 13 | Semifinals | 2:00 p.m. | Lusail Iconic Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 17* | Third Place Match | 10:00 a.m. | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 18 | Final | 10:00 a.m. | Lusail Stadium |
*Only in event of defeat in semifinals
Potential knockout schedule — if Mexico finishes 2nd in Group C
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 4 | Round of 16 | 10:00 a.m. | Al Thumama Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 10 | Quarterfinals | 2:00 p.m. | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Wed, Dec. 14 | Semifinals | 2:00 p.m. | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 17* | Third Place Match | 10:00 a.m. | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 18 | Final | 10:00 a.m. | Lusail Stadium |
*Only in event of defeat in semifinals
Mexico World Cup group: Group C
Mexico were drawn into Group B as second seeds after qualification with Argentina as first seeds for the group.
With the current FIFA rank of 9th, compared to Argentina (4th), it is the joint closest ranking in Qatar, alongside Spain and Germany in Group E.
Martino will be confident of having a win against Saudi Arabia in reserve for the final group game but the prospect of Robert Lewandowski’s final World Cup appearance will give Poland a boost to challenge for the last 16.
World Cup Group C betting odds
The pre-tournament betting odds for Mexico and other Group C sides in the major global territories are below (odds via BetMGM for U.S., Sky Bet for U.K., Sports Interaction for Canada and Ladbrokes for Australia).
| Team | To win group |
|---|---|
| Argentina | -250 (US) 4/11(UK) 1.39 (CAN) 1.40 (AU) |
| Saudi Arabia | +1800 (US) 28/1 (UK) 22.00 (CAN) 26.00 (AU) |
| Mexico | +450 (US) 9/2 (UK) 5.73 (CAN) 6.00 (AU) |
| Poland | +500 (US) 11/2 (UK) 5.64 (CAN) 6.00 (AU) |
| Team | To qualify |
| Argentina | -1600 (US) 1/16 (UK) 1.07 (CAN) 1.06 (AU) |
| Saudi Arabia | +650 (US) 7/1 (UK) 6.12 (CAN) 7.00 (AU) |
| Mexico | -115 (US) 5/6 (UK) 1.92 (CAN) 1.91 (AU) |
| Poland | -110 (US) Evens (UK) 1.92 (CAN) 1.91 (AU) |
| Team | To win World Cup |
| Argentina | +500 (US) 11/2 (UK) 4.30 (CAN) 6.50 (AU) |
| Saudi Arabia | +60000 (US) 750/1 (UK) 450.00 (CAN) 501 (AU) |
| Mexico | +10000 (US) 100/1 (UK) 90.00 (CAN) 101 (AU) |
| Poland | +10000 (US) 100/1 (UK) 90.60 (CAN) 101 (AU) |
World Cup Group C standings
| Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1: Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C2: Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C3: Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B4: Poland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
When is Mexico vs Poland at World Cup 2022?
- Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 (Stadium 974, Doha)
- Time: 7:00 p.m. (local) / 11:00 a.m. (ET) / 4:00 p.m. (GMT) / 03:00 a.m. (Wednesday, 23 Nov. AEDT)
Mexico start their Group C schedule with an eye-catching clash against rivals Poland in Doha with Martino’s side looking to gain a key edge in a potential race for second place in the group.
When is Mexico vs Argentina at World Cup 2022?
- Date: Saturday, November 26, 2022 (Lusail Iconic Stadium)
- Time: 10:00 p.m. (local) / 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 7:00 p.m. (GMT) / 06:00 a.m. (Sunday, 27 Nov. AEDT)
Mexico take on Argentina in Lusail in their first competitive meeting since the 2010 World Cup last 16 in South Africa.
Goals from Carlos Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain ended Mexico’s tournament and they have lost their last three friendly meetings with La Albiceleste.
When is Mexico vs Saudi Arabia at World Cup 2022?
- Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 (Lusail Iconic Stadium)
- Time: 10:00 p.m. (local) / 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 7:00 p.m. (GMT) / 06:00 a.m. (Sunday, 27 Nov. AEDT)
Mexico wrap up their World Cup group stage against Saudi Arabia in a second successive game in Lusail and Martino will be looking to ensure a win in this tie is enough to seal a knockout place.
How to watch the World Cup
Here’s how to watch the World Cup action in the major global territories:
| Territory | TV | Streaming |
| US | FOX/FS1/Telemundo (Spanish)/Universo (Spanish) | fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo En Vivo |
| Canada | TSN | TSN GO |
| UK | BBC/ITV/STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX, STV Player |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| India | Sports18 | Voot TV |
Qatar World Cup game times
Qatar resides in the Arabian Standard Time Zone, which is GMT +3. World Cup 2022 kickoff times in the major global territories are:
Group stage:
- 1:00 p.m. (local) / 5:00 a.m. (ET) / 10:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 p.m. (AEDT) / 3:30 p.m. (IST)
- 4:00 p.m. (local) / 8:00 a.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (GMT) / 12:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 6:30 p.m. (IST)
- 7:00 p.m. (local) / 11:00 a.m. (ET) / 4:00 p.m. (GMT) / 3:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 9:30 p.m. (IST)
- 10:00 p.m. (local) / 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 7:00 p.m. (GMT) / 6:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 12:30 a.m. (IST)
Knockout stage:
- 6:00 p.m. (local) / 10:00 a.m. (ET) / 3:00 p.m. (GMT) / 2:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 8:30 p.m. (IST) (Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Third Place Match, Final)
- 10:00 p.m. (local) / 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 7:00 p.m. (GMT) / 6:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 12:30 a.m. (IST) (Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals)
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