World Cup Group C: How they’re doing, injuries and prediction as Messi and Co look to bounce back

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World Cup Group C: How they’re doing, injuries and prediction as Messi and Co look to bounce back

Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia in their opening game. They face Mexico in the second game of their group. Mexico helped knock out Germany from the 2018 World Cup. Argentina are also playing Poland in Group C.

Saudi Arabia came from behind to beat Argentina 2-1 in World Cup Group C. Argentina's hopes of winning the tournament are in doubt.

Mexico drew their opening game with Poland. Robert Lewandowski missed a penalty.

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez will start for Argentina. Julian Alvarez and Paulo Dybala will be pushing for a spot in the starting XI. Argentina have no injury concerns.

Neither Mexico nor Argentina have any injuries. Raul Jimenez and Andres Guardado could get the nod for Mexico.

Argentina take on Saudi Arabia in a revenge tour after their defeat to them in the World Cup. Lionel Messi is the only player with a more than one-in-a-lifetime talent.

Mexico's goalkeeper, Guillermo Ochoa, is the team's star player. He will need to be in top form to keep the likes of Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Dybala and Co out.

Argentina and Mexico have played each other 35 times in history, with Argentina leading with 16 wins and just five defeats. Argentina are unbeaten in the last ten matches against Mexico, including three straight victories. They last met at a World Cup in 2010, when Argentina won 3-1.