Mexico 2-1 Saudi Arabia Match Highlights

By Naveen Dec 01, 2022

Long after the final whistle, Luis Chavez crumpled on the ground in agony.

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He just scored in Mexico's frantic bid to stay alive at the World Cup.

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However, they fell short in a 2-1 win against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (November 30).

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In a simultaneous match, Argentina won 2-0 against Poland.

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Thus Mexico failed to get out of their group for the first time since 1978.

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"We have a chance to qualify," Chavez said wryly.

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Mexico has reached the knockout round in the last seven World Cups, second only to Brazil, who reached the round of 16 since 1986.

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