
2022 FIFA World Cup Group C: Argentina, Mexico, Poland & Saudi Arabia…Lionel Messi will meet his Ballon d’Or heir-apparent Robert Lewandowski in a World Cup Group C showdown after Argentina and Poland were drawn against each other for the tournament in Qatar. Messi, making what will likely be his final World Cup appearance, will be heading to the Middle East looking to add the world team trophy to his already glittering individual collection — which includes the accolade of reigning FIFA best player in the world.
Argentina and Poland will both fancy their chances of progression, and they meet on Nov. 30 in the final group game, but it is far from a straightforward pool — with Mexico likely to put up a stiff challenge, having come through North American (CONCACAF) qualifying. Saudi Arabia — one of the lowest-ranked sides in the tournament — will carry hopes of upsetting the more established powers, but they will have it all to do.
World Cup Group C 2022 Table & Fixtures
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 |
C4: Poland |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group C World Cup 2022 Match Schedule
Date |
Match |
Time (ET) |
Stadium |
Tues, Nov. 22 |
Argentina vs. S. Arabia |
5 a.m. |
Lusail Stadium |
Tues, Nov. 22 |
Mexico vs. Poland |
11 a.m. |
Stadium 974 |
Sat, Nov. 26 |
Poland vs. S. Arabia |
8 a.m. |
Education City Stadium |
Sat, Nov. 26 |
Argentina vs. Mexico |
2 p.m. |
Lusail Stadium |
Wed, Nov. 30 |
Poland vs. Argentina |
2 p.m. |
Stadium 974 |
Wed, Nov. 30 |
S. Arabia vs. Mexico |
2 p.m. |
Lusail Stadium |
World Cup Group C 2022 Draw
FIFA World Cup 2022 Argentina
- Current FIFA world ranking: No. 4 (March 2022)
- Regional ranking: 2nd (CONMEBOL)
- World Cup titles: 2
- World Cup appearances (last): 17 (Russia 2018)
- How qualified: CONMEBOL World Cup Qualification runners-up: 11W-0L-6D
- Overall record (all competitions & friendlies):
- 2022: 3W-0L-1D (Goals: 7 scored / 2 conceded)
- 2021: 10W-0L-6D (Goals: 26 scored / 7 conceded)
- Coach: Lionel Scaloni (Argentina) since August 2018
- Star players: Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain / France), Angel Di Maria (Paris Saint-Germain / France), Giovani Lo Celso (Villarreal / Spain)
FIFA World Cup 2022 Saudi Arabi-
- Current FIFA world ranking: No. 49 (March 2022)
- Regional ranking: 5th (AFC)
- World Cup titles: —
- World Cup appearances (last): 6 (Russia 2018)
- How qualified: AFC Third Round Group B runners-up 7W-1L-2D)
- Overall record (all competitions & friendlies):
- 2022: 2W-1L-1D (Goals: 3 scored / 3 conceded)
- 2021: 10W-2L-2D (Goals: 25 scored / 6 conceded)
- Coach: Herve Renard (France) since July 2019
- Star players: Saleh Al Shehri (Al Hilal / Saudi Arabia), Salem Al Dawsari (Al Hilal / Saudi Arabia), Salman Al Faraj (Al Hilal / Saudi Arabia)
World Cup 2022 Mexico-
- Current FIFA world ranking: No. 9 (March 2022)
- Regional ranking: 1st (CONCACAF)
- World Cup titles: —
- World Cup appearances (last): 16 (Brazil 2018)
- How qualified: (CONCACAF qualifying runners-up: 7W-2L-4D
- Overall record (all competitions & friendlies):
- 2022: 4W-0L-2D (Goals: 6 scored / 1 conceded)
- 2021: 12W-6L-6D (Goals: 36 scored / 19 conceded)
- Coach: Gerardo Martino (Argentina) since January 2019
- Star players: Raul Jimenez (Wolves / England), Hector Herrera (Atletico Madrid / Spain), Jesus Corona (Sevilla / Spain)
World Cup 2022 Poland-
- Current FIFA world ranking: No. 26 (March 2022)
- Regional ranking: 15th (UEFA)
- World Cup titles: —
- World Cup appearances (last): 8 (Russia 2018)
- How qualified: (UEFA playoff winners: (2-0 vs. Sweden)
- Overall record (all competitions & friendlies):
- 2022: 1W-0L-1D (Goals: 3 scored / 1 conceded)
- 2021: 6W-4L-5D (Goals: 37 scored / 20 conceded)
- Coach: Czeslaw Michniewicz (Poland) since January, 2022
- Star players: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich / Germany), Piotr Zielinski (Napoli / Italy), Matty Cash (Aston Villa / England)
Teams to advance from 2022 World Cup Group C
Shortly after the World Cup Draw, sportsbooks are expected to hang group odds for each team to advance from the group stage. The first-place and second-place finishers in Group C will move on to the Round of 16 and will face off against the two teams to advance from Group D on Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4.
2022 World Cup Round of 16
Date |
Match |
Time (ET) |
Stadium |
Sat, Dec. 3 |
1A vs. 2B |
10 a.m. |
Khalifa Int’l |
Sat, Dec. 3 |
1C vs. 2D |
2 p.m. |
Ahmad Bin Ali |
Sun, Dec. 4 |
1D vs. 2C |
10 a.m. |
Al Thumama |
Sun, Dec. 4 |
1B vs. 2A |
2 p.m. |
Al Bayt |
Mon, Dec. 5 |
1E vs. 2F |
10 a.m. |
Al Janoub |
Mon, Dec. 5 |
1G vs. 2H |
2 p.m. |
Stadium 974 |
Tues, Dec. 6 |
1F vs. 2E |
10 a.m. |
Education City |
Tues, Dec. 6 |
1H vs. 2G |
2 p.m. |
Lusail |
World Cup 2022 Quarterfinals
Date |
Match |
Time (ET) |
Stadium |
Fri, Dec. 9 |
QF1: 1E/2F vs. 1G/2H |
10 a.m. |
Education City |
Fri, Dec. 9 |
QF2: 1A/2B vs. 1C/2D |
2 p.m. |
Lusail |
Sat, Dec. 10 |
QF3: 1F/2E vs. 1H/2G |
10 a.m. |
Al Thumama |
Sat, Dec. 10 |
QF4: 1B/2A vs. 1D/2C |
2 p.m. |
Al Bayt |
FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinals
Date |
Match |
Time (ET) |
Stadium |
Tues, Dec. 13 |
QF2 vs. QF1 |
2 p.m. |
Lusail |
Wed, Dec. 14 |
QF4 vs. QF3 |
2 p.m. |
Al Bayt |
World Cup 2022 3rd Place
Date |
Match |
Time (ET) |
Stadium |
Sat, Dec. 17 |
Semifinal losers |
10 a.m. |
Khalifa Int’l |
World Cup Final Match 2022
Date |
Match |
Time (ET) |
Stadium |
Sun, Dec. 18 |
Semifinal winners |
10 a.m. |
Lusail |