Mexico about to be eliminated on bookings because every other tie breaker is even. Never thought I would see that. edit as I type the saudi's score , so its over anyway.
Senegal went out on fair play in 2018. Ireland and Netherlands were placed 2nd and 3rd on drawn lots in 1990, but both had qualified so it just determined their next opponents.
Mexico would give France a far tougher test than Poland who just lay on the backs and showed their bellies. This is definitely the weakest group
LUIS CHAVEZ THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS 🚀What a way to score your first goal for Mexico 🔥#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup https://t.co/eCRMvcdKYz— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 30, 2022
MEXICO ARE ELIMINATED IN THE WORLD CUP GROUP STAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 44 YEARS 😱 pic.twitter.com/SDPnR9YOuK— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 30, 2022
Lot of World Cup history with those two. 1974 Second Group stage. 1978 final. 1998 quarter. 2006 group stage. 2014 semi.
These are two pretty old teams. 12 starters between them aged 30+. Only 3 under 27 from both teams, only 3 Belgians under 30.
When the Belgae attack, the Croats immediately fall back to 11 men behind the ball. Still they look dangerous when they come out. They’re quicker to do that.
Not sure how Belgium haven't managed to score here. Missed a host of good chances and then denied by a brilliant tackle