Mexico and Poland have been drawn in Group C alongside Saudi Arabia and Argentina.
Said duo clashed in the day’s early kick-off and played out one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
Argentina had not lost in around three years but were beaten 2-1 by Saudi Araba.
As a result, the winner of Mexico vs Poland had a great chance to go top of their group with a win on Tuesday.
And when all was said and done, the points were shared.
It was a fairly open start to the game, with Mexico creating a few more chances via their pacey wingers.
The best chance of the first 45 came after 27 minutes when Jesus Gallardo made a darting run from deep to get through on goal but Scezney got out quickly to close the defender down.
Jorge Sanchez then forced a good save late in the first half but neither keeper was tested too much, with Poland not managing a shot on goal throughout the first 45.
The second 45 saw Poland creating more and they won a penalty 56 minutes in. However, Robert Lewandowski stepped up and saw his penalty saved.
Poland continued to put on more pressure after that miss, which allowed Mexico to hit them on the counter several times. But neither side was able to find that elusive goal.
📰 Table Of Contents
Player ratings
Mexico
GK: Guilherme Ochoa (8)
RB: Jorge Sanchez (6.5)
CB: Cesar Montes (6)
CB: Hector Moreno (6)
LB: Jesus Gallardo (7)
CM: Hector Herrera (6.5)
CM: Edson Alvarez (7)
CM: Luis Chavez (6)
RW: Hirving Lozano (6)
ST: Henry Martin (4)
LW: Alexis Vega (6)
Substitutes:
Carlos Rodríguez (5)
Raul Jimenez (5)
Uriel Antuna (N/A)
Poland
GK: Wojciech Szczesny (6.5)
RWB: Matty Cash (5)
CB: Bartosz Bereszynski (6)
CB: Kamil Glik (6)
CB: Jakub Kiwior (6)
LWB: Nicola Zalewski (5)
CM: Jakub Kaminski (6)
CM: Gregor Krychowiak (6)
CM: Sebastian Szymanski (5.5)
CF: Piotr Zielinski (6)
ST: Robert Lewandowski (3)
Substitutes:
Przemysław Frankowski (5)
Krystian Bielik (4.5)
Arkadiusz Milik (N/A)
Key Stats
Robert Lewandowski has never scored in a World Cup ❌
Is today the day he gets his goal?
💻🖥📱 Watch on @BBCOne & @BBCiPlayer, listen on @BBCSounds, get more on the @BBCSport app#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/Umk3cZPVtB
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 22, 2022
6- Mexico 🇲🇽 has not lost a World Cup opening match in its last six appearances (5V 1E). In all those six editions, they made it past the group stage. Possible. pic.twitter.com/eL2OnD2Rf5
— OptaJorge (@OptaJorge) November 22, 2022
Match reaction
You just can’t beat experience 🧠
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is winning his 132nd international cap and captains the side 👏#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/AYKlvNUrdf
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 22, 2022
✅ A Mexican wave at the Mexico game.
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) November 22, 2022
Szczesny really earning his half-time smoke here
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) November 22, 2022
Not an ideal half for Poland ❌
Robert Lewandowski has only had a single touch in Mexico’s box so far 👀#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/22rf5K2n4m
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 22, 2022
