Mexico - Saudi Arabia LIVE: "Canelo" Alvarez apologizes to Lionel Messi ahead of Mexico's next game | Marca

Welcome along to today's Qatar 2022 World Cup fixture were Saudi Arabia and Mexico face off in group C at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, in the city of Lusail. The referee for this match is Michael Oliver (ENG). The two assistant referees will be Stuart Burt (ENG) and Simon Peter Bennett (ENG), and the VAR official is Massimiliano Irrati (ITA).

Mexico needs to win by four or more goals to advance to the Round of 16 without needing to wait for any other result in the match between Argentina and Poland.

Saudi Arabia have an easier path as their fate is in their own hands. A victory would put them in the knockout stage of the World Cup, thanks to their win against Argentina in their first game.

Saudi Arabia vs Mexico: Follow the World Cup match live on November 30

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Saul "Canelo" Alvarez apologized to Messi for letting his passion for Mexico cloud his judgement

The Mexican boxer, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is oftenly seen defending Mexico against anyone who bashes it while also praising its many virtues.

Canelo apologized to Lionel Messi for all the banter that was generated around a video in which the Mexican National Team's jersey was seen on the floor while Messi seemingly kicks it while taking off his shoes.

"This past few days a got carried away by the love and passion I feel towards my country and made comments that where out of place and I would like to apologize to Lionel Messi and all the people of Argentina. Every day we learn something new and this time it was my turn."

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USMNT vs. Mexico: Has Team USA ever played elimination games and El Tri not in a World Cup?

The United States qualified for the round of 16 of the Qatar 2022 World Cup after defeating the Iranian national team 1-0 in their last Group B game, meaning that the team now led by coach Gregg Berhalter has advanced past the first round in the last three major world soccer tournaments they have played (not including their absence at Russia 2018).

You can continue to read about the United States and Mexico rivalry here, in our full article from earlier.

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Mexico departs their hotel ahead of their game against Saudi Arabia

"El Tri" knows there's no tomorrow and only a four goal win against Saudi Arabia assures them a spot in the Round of 16.

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Tata Martino will not continue as coach of Mexico after Qatar 2022

The World Cup match against Saudi Arabia sees coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino will experience his last moments as coach of Mexico, as he has decided not to renew his contract with the Mexican National Team, according to Mediotiempo.

According to sources quoted by the media outlet, the Argentinian has already spoken to the directors of the Mexican Football Federation, informing them that he will not accept an offer to renew his contract.

All the details about the report can be found in our full article from earlier here.

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U.S. delivers "another blow" to Mexico as it has a better chance to win the World Cup

The soccer level has gradually grown in the United States and many doubt that Mexico is the "Concacaf Giant". Now that the 2022 World Cup is being played in Qatar, the team coached by Gregg Berhalter has a better chance than the Tricolor of becoming world champion, something that looks very complicated for both, but the team of the Stars and Stripes is better positioned in a study that was carried out.

You can continue to read all about it in our full article from earlier here.

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

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Mexico know the task ahead is tough but not impossible

Since the 1994 World Cup, Mexico has always advanced from the Group Stage at the FIFA World Cup, with Brazil being the only other team to achieve that feat.

Now Mexico clings to the mathematical hope and will try and make it in to the knockout rounds of the tournament in Qatar against Saudi Arabia.

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On November 30, Saudi Arabia and Mexico will face each other to try to reach the last 16 of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. We've got all of the information you need to follow the game.

In which stadium will the World Cup fixture between Saudi Arabia and Mexico be played?

The match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico will be played at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in the city of Lusail. The Lusail Iconic Stadium is one of the eight stadiums hosting 2022 World Cup matches. It has a capacity of 80,000 spectators, which makes it the stadium with the highest capacity during this World Cup. A semifinal and the final of Qatar 2022 will be played in this stadium.

Which players did Saudi Arabia call up for the Qatar 2022 World Cup?

For the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Saudi Arabia and national team coach, Hervé Renard, called up the following players:

Goalkeepers: Muhammad Al-Owais, Muhammad Al-Yami, Nawaf Al-Aqidi

Defenders: Ali Al-Bilahi, Hassan Al-Timbukti, Abdullah Mado, Muhammad Al-Buraik, Yasser Al-Shahrani Abdul-Ilah Al -Omari, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Saud Abdul Hamid

Midfieldiers: Nasser Al-Dosari, Ali Al-Hassan, Abdul-Ilah Al-Maliki, Muhammad Kanoo, Riyadh Sharahili, Abdullah Ateef, Sami Al-Najai and Salman Al-Faraj

Forwards: Salem Al-Dosari, Hattan Bahbri, Fahd Al-Mawlid, Omar Abdulrahman, Al-Aboud, Saleh Al-Shehri, Firas Al-Braikan, Haitham Asiri

Which players did Mexico call up for the Qatar 2022 World Cup?

For the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Mexico and national team coach, Gerardo Martino, called up the following players:

Goalkeepers: Guillermo Ochoa, Alfredo Talavera, Rodolfo Cota

Defenders: César Montes, Néstor Araujo, Héctor Moreno, Johan Vásquez, Gerardo Arteaga, Jesús Gallardo, Jorge Sánchez, Kevin Álvarez

Midfieldiers: Edson Álvarez, Roberto Alvarado, Uriel Antuna, Héctor Herrera, Andrés Guardado, Carlos Rodríguez, Luis Gerardo Chávez, Luis Romo, Erick Gutiérrez, Orbelín Pineda

Forwards: Rogelio Funes Mori, Raúl Jiménez, Chucky Lozano, Henry Martín, Alexis Vega