Mexico's 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia on Wednesday was not enough to win the tiebreaker needed to beat out Poland for a round of 16 spot.
Mexico beats Saudi Arabia in their finalgave them four points for the group, but Poland also finished with four points following their loss to Argentina earlier on Wednesday. Lionel Messi’s squad advances to the round of 16 after winning the group, but Poland and Mexico were deadlocked at four points apiece after the matches ended.
But even if Mexico didn’t give up the last-second goal to Saudi Arabia, they would not have beaten Poland in tiebreakers. It came down to the amount of yellow cards that each team had over the course of three matches, and Mexico had seven to Poland’s four. Saudi Arabia is also out of the World Cup after their thrilling upset against Argentina to begin the tournament. With a win against Mexico, they would’ve moved on to the round of 16.
Jesus Gallardo #23 of Mexico is seen during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. In the 77th minute, Lozano brought the ball into the box and had Uriel Antuna in perfect position to drop in an easy goal with Alowais off his line. However, a Saudi Arabia defender saved it with a sliding stop.
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