Group C is an unpredictable group. Looking at the recent performances Argentina are likely to win the group.still the group having some though competition to reach Round of 16.
Argentina are unbeaten for last 36 games and they have an incredible team spirit among the players under Lionel Scaloni.It is certain that Argentina will perform well in this World Cup, which may be Messi’s last.and the can easily finish first in Group C.
The battle for second place will be between Mexico and Poland..Even though they qualified in the AFC third round Group B winners, Saudi Arabia from Group C are highly unlikely to reach the round of 16.
GROUP C TEAMS
Argentina
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Argentina come into this World Cup, which could be Messi’s last, with high expectations.Scaloni’s Argentina are unbeaten in their last 36 matches and They can break Italy’s record if they go two more games unbeaten.
Argentina rely on midfield possession game under Scaloni with De Paul, Paredes and Giovanni Lo Celso and bring the ball forwards with help of Messi.But Lo Celiso’s injury is likely to backfire in the World Cup.
Argentina’s defense is strong this time when we look at the previous World Cups.If they play in their current form, Argentina can easily finish at the top spot in Group C.
Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Captian: Lionel Messi
Key Players: Lionel Messi, Angel di Maria, Rodrigo de Paul, Leandro Paredes, Emi Martinez.
FIFA Rankings: 3
Last Appearance: 2018
Method Of Qualification: CONMEBOL Round Robin runners-up
Previous Best Performances : Winners (1978, 1986)
Predicted Lineups: Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Lo Celso; Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Di Maria. (4-3-3)
Mexico
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Mexico qualified as CONCACAF Third Round runners-up. They have 28 points that same score like Canada in CONCACAF. But Canada leading with goal diffrence.
Mexico’s tactics rely on defensive possession, and they are a high-pressing team with aggressive forward play on the wings.Wingers such as Alexis Vega, Hirving Lozano, Uriel Antuna is the biggest part of the team.
The 37 year old world cup specialist Ochoa will the 1st option goalkeeper for Mexico. His appearance will make a big impact in group C.Mexico are likely to reach round of 16 with Argentina in group C.
Key Players: Alexis Vega, Hirving Lozano, Edison Alvarez,Javier Hernández,Guillermo Ochoa
FIFA Rankings: 13
Method Of Qualification: CONCACAF Third Round runners-up
Previous Best Performances : Quarter-finals (1970, 1986)
Predicted Lineups: Ochoa; Gallardo, Moreno, Montes, Sanchez; Alvarez, Guardado, Gutierrez; Lozano, Antuna, Jimenez . (4-3-3)
Poland
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Poland qualified as UEFA Second Round Path B winners. They passed through semi-final of playoffs against Russia by FIFA disqualified Russia for some political reason. And they won final by defeating Sweden for 2-0.
The Czeslaw Michniewicz whose the head coach of Poland rely on a defensive game and giving long ball to their captian Robert Lewandowski who was an incredible form in the current season.
Poland defense line have solid and great experienced player like Zielinski, Sebastian Szymanski and Nicola Zalewski support defense from midfield. That’s why Czeslaw Michniewicz plays defensive game with Poland.
Making it to the Round of 16 from a group with Mexico and Argentina will be a tough task for Poland.However, looking at the current form, that hope cannot be ruled out for Poland.
Coach: Czesław Michniewicz
Captian: Robert Lewandowski
Key Players: Robert Lewandowski,Szczesny,Zielinski,Nicola Zalewski,Sebastian Szymanski.
FIFA Rankings: 26
Last Appearance: 2018
Method Of Qualification: UEFA Second Round Path B winners
Previous Best Performances : Third place (1974, 1982)
Predicted Lineups: Szczesny; Bednarek, Glik, Kiwior; Frankowski, Krychowiak, L inetty, Zalewski; Zielinski, Szymanski; Lewandowski (3-4-2-1)
Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia qualified as AFC Third Round Group B winners to world cup.they only loss one game in group b of AFC Third Round that against Japan which finished 2nd in group b.
Saudi Arabia will play more defensive responsibility while allowing attacking players to flourish under Hervé Renard.This game play is unlikely to change as the opponents in the group are very strong.
Their biggest strength is mix of technical ability, flair and self-confidence is what characterises Saudi players, and they will be keen to show their skills in front of the world at Qatar 2022.
Coach: Hervé Renard
Captian: Salman Al-Faraj
Key Players: Salman al-Faraj,Yasser al-Shahrani,Salem al-Dawsari.
FIFA Rankings: 51
Last Appearance: 2018
Method Of Qualification: AFC Third Round Group B winners
Previous Best Performances : Round of 16 (1994)
Predicted Lineups: Al Owais; Abdulhamid, Al-Amri, Al-Bulaihi, Al-Shahrani; Al-Faraj, Al-Hassan, Al-Najei, Al-Dawsari, Bahebri; Al-Shehri.(4-5-1)