A win for Argentina could get them in first or second in the group, a draw could get them in second place and a loss would eliminate Argentina from the World Cup.

Argentina play Poland and Saudi Arabia play Mexico, with both games being played at the same time. Poland have four points and lead the group as Argentina are in second with three points and a plus one goal difference.

Third place in the group is Saudi Arabia who also have three points but a minus one goal difference and Mexico are last in the group with a minus two goal difference. Here are the standings:

Poland: 4 points, +2 goal difference
Argentina: 3 points, +1 goal difference
Saudi Arabia: 3 points, -1 goal difference
Mexico: 1 point, -2 goal difference

If Argentina win against Poland and Saudi Arabia win vs. Mexico, Argentina and Saudi Arabia would make it to the next round with goal difference deciding their standings. These would be the standings:

Argentina: 6 points
Saudi Arabia: 6 points
Poland: 4 points
Mexico: 1 point

If Argentina win vs. Poland and Mexico win vs. Saudi Arabia, Argentina and one of Poland or Mexico would make it to the next round with Argentina leading the group. Poland and Mexico would be decided on goal difference. These would be the standings:

Argentina: 6 points
Poland: 4 points
Mexico: 4 points
Saudi Arabia: 3 points

If Argentina and Poland draw with Saudi Arabia getting the win vs. Mexico, it would be Saudi Arabia and Poland into the next round of the World Cup. These would be the standings:

Saudi Arabia: 6 points
Poland: 5 points
Argentina: 4 points
Mexico: 1 point

If Argentina and Poland draw with Mexico getting the win vs. Saudi Arabia, Poland would lead the group with Argentina and Mexico tied on points and the better goal difference would qualify for the next round. These would be the standings:

Poland: 5 points
Argentina: 4 points
Mexico: 4 points
Saudi Arabia: 3 points

If Argentina and Poland draw with Saudi Arabia and Mexico drawing, Poland and Argentina would make it to the next round with Poland in first and Argentina in second in the group. These would be the standings:

Poland: 5 points
Argentina: 4 points
Saudi Arabia: 4 points
Mexico: 2 points

If Poland get the win vs. Argentina and Saudi Arabia get the win vs. Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia would make it to the next round of the World Cup. Here would be the standings:

Poland: 7 points
Saudi Arabia: 6 points
Argentina: 3 points
Mexico: 1 point

If Poland get the win vs. Argentina and Mexico get the win vs. Saudi Arabia, Poland and Mexico would make it to the next round at the World Cup. Here would be the standings:

Poland: 7 points
Mexico: 4 points
Argentina: 3 points
Saudi Arabia: 3 points

If Poland get the win vs. Argentina and Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico ends in a draw, Poland and Saudi Arabia would make it to the next round at the World Cup. These would be the standings:

Poland: 7 points
Saudi Arabia: 4 points
Argentina: 3 points
Mexico: 2 points

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni still has a few decisions to make in the starting eleven.

Lionel Scaloni spoke at a press conference on Tuesday about the team against Poland and everyone is fit for the game. Scaloni made a few changes vs. Mexico to the team which started against Saudi Arabia and there could be some changes against Poland.

Lisandro Martínez started the win vs. Mexico in place of Cristian Romero. According to Gastón Edul, Lisandro will not be in the eleven as Scaloni is going to decide between Romero and Germán Pezzella.

Marcos Acuña was in the eleven in place of Nicolás Tagliafico vs. Mexico, as was Gonzalo Montiel for Nahuel Molina. Alexis Mac Allister and Guido Rodríguez started with Rodrigo De Paul in place of Papu Gómez and Leandro Paredes.

Per the report, Guido is not expected to start as one of Paredes or Enzo would be in his place. According to TyC Sports, this is the rumored eleven, not taking into considering the report by Gastón which states that Lisandro will not start:

Emiliano Martínez; Gonzalo Montiel or Nahuel Molina, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez or Cristian Romero, Marcos Acuña; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández or Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister; Ángel Di María, Lautaro Martínez and Lionel Messi

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke about the game vs. Mexico and the game vs. Poland on Wednesday.

Lionel Scaloni was at the press conference on Wednesday speaking prior to the game on Wednesday vs. Poland. Scaloni commented about the 2-0 win vs. Mexico. Here is what he had to say:

“Against Mexico, we ended up defending with five players. But we started as usual. We will do the same tomorrow. Poland also have very skilled, very fast players. We have to adapt but we won’t change much.”

Scaloni also spoke about the game vs. Poland:

“We are expecting a difficult game. Poland is a team that at times, will close the area very well and also generates situations in the area. It’s different depending on who is there. Our idea is clear. We will try to defend the dead ball with a lot of concentration.

“It’s true that most opponents change their way of playing against us but Poland have a good idea of playing and they have eleven players who could change a game. They could play with a line of four, a line of five… Although it’s known that our opponents play differently. We expect something similar, that they adapt to our idea of playing, which is pretty clear.”

When asked about Robert Lewandowski:

“He’s a great player, it’s a privilege and a pleasure to be able to see him up close like any other fan. If he is at the same level as Messi? You have to enjoy him, you don’t have to compare.”

Lisandro Martínez spoke at a press conference about Argentina’s game vs. Poland at the World Cup.

Martínez was the player who spoke at the press conference on Tuesday with Lionel Scaloni speaking after him. Lisandro was a substitute for Argentina in the 2-1 loss vs. Saudi Arabia but started against Mexico in the 2-0 win. When asked about the game vs. Mexico and the Argentina team, here is what he had to say:

“It was a decisive game. We did very well and after the match, we were all very happy. The team responded very well against Mexico.

“You can’t compare a World Cup game. Be it a Copa America or a Finalissima. The matches are very closed and we are looking to be able to give much more. We still haven’t gotten to what we can do.

“We have to remain calm, we can’t overload ourselves with too much pressure. We have to let it flow. We have to keep working like this. We know how important it is to represent the Argentina national team and wear this shirt. We are going to give our all.”

“We know that we have a big team, a big player, big potential. But it’s not only Argentina, it’s the World Cup. It’s not easy to play against every team, every game but we have to believe in our qualities. I think that we have to do it.

“Us as players, we have to adapt to any system and we are working to be prepared. We adapt to everything, be it a line of three or line of four.”

Regarding the game vs. Poland:

“I still don’t know the team. Poland is a very difficult team, they have important players like Lewandowski. We have to think about ourselves.

“We have to remain focused during the 90 minutes and play a swift way in defence.

“Poland is a very difficult opponent, defensively they are very solid and they have very good players.

“It’s going to be difficult, I think it will come down to details. We have seen Poland, we can tell that it’s a very tough opponent and they defend very well, that’s the reality.”

In regards to the loss vs. Saudi Arabia, here is what he had to say:

“It’s when you learn the most. The group is stronger, more prepared. When you are with the national team, you live everything.”

The officials have been named for the Argentina vs. Poland match at the World Cup.

It will be Dutch official Danny Makkelie in charge of the Argentina vs. Poland game on Wednesday. The referee for VAR is Pol Van Boekel, who was also in charge of VAR during the Argentina and Saudi Arabia game.

During the game vs. Saudi Arabia, there were three offside calls, two of which on Lautaro Martinez. The first assistant Hessel Steegstra with the second assistant being Jan De Vries, all of them from the Netherlands.

Fourth official Said Martínez is from Honduras. The assistant to VAR is Bastian Dankert of Germany with the offside VAR being Kathryn Nesbitt of the United States and the VAR support is Juan Soto of Venezuela. Here are the officials:

Referee: Danny Makkelie
First assistant: Hessel Steegstra
Second assistant: Jan De Vries
Fourth official: Said Martínez

VAR: Pol Van Boekel
AVAR: Bastian Dankert
Offside VAR: Kathryn Nesbitt
Support VAR: Juan Soto

Argentina and Poland could potentially face the Netherlands in the quarter finals.