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      Saudi Arabia vs Mexico: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream and team news for 2022 World Cup Group C encounter

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      SAUDI ARABIA take on South American giants Mexico in their final match in Group C.The Saudis have provided the upset of the World Cup so far, with their opening-round victory over Argentina.
      Saudi Arabia’s Saleh Al-Shehri celebrates scoring against Argentina at the World CupCredit: Reuters
      Despite a tough group, fans will hope that their side can go further than they’ve ever been, and reach the round of 16.
      Head coach Hervé Renard discussed his team’s mentality, stating: “Even though we are in a tough group, you have to be ambitious.
      “Going to the World Cup without ambition is pointless. We have to believe we have a chance and push ourselves to the limit.”
      It looks to be a tough test against a Mexico side who have reached the knockout stages in the last six consecutive World Cups.
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      When is Saudi Arabia vs Mexico?

      Saudi Arabia’s clash with Mexico will take place on Wednesday, November 30.
      The game will kick off from 7pm UK time.
      Saudi Arabia vs Mexico will be held at the Lusail Stadium, which will also host the final.
      The two sides last played in the 1999 Confederations Cup, with Mexico coming away 5-1 winners.

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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Saudi Arabia vs Mexico will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which can be download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes, the game is available to watch for FREE in the UK, so long as you have a TV licence.
      What is the team news?
      The Mexicans will be without Andres Guardado, who has a muscle injury.
      For Saudi Arabia, midfielder Salman Al Faraj is out with an injury.
      Al-Hilal defender Yasser Al Shahrani might be out with a broken cheekbone but could also wear a facemask.
      Abdulelah Al Malki is out due to suspension.
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      What are the odds?
      Saudi Arabia win 15/4
      Draw 31/10
      Mexico victory 4/6
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      Poland vs Argentina: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream and team news for 2022 World Cup Group C contest

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      POLAND and Argentina face off in the third group game of the World Cup, with the two sides occupying the top two slots in Group C.Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia in the first game and then bagged a Lionel Messi-inspired 2-0 win against Mexico.
      Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina’s 2-0 win over MexicoCredit: Getty
      And Robert Lewandowski got his first World Cup goal as Poland beat Saudi Arabia after their 0-0 draw against Mexico.
      Czeslaw Michniewicz’s side secured their spot in Qatar after beating Sweden 2-0 in their play-off final, who they hadn’t beaten for 45 years.
      Poland haven’t made it out of the group stages since 1986, and their disappointing Euro 2020 campaign won’t inspire confidence amongst fans.
      The European side finished bottom of their group with just one point on the board.
      Poland will no doubt look to Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski for goals. The striker has translated his Bayern Munich form to Spain, scoring 18 goals in his first 17 matches.
      However, the 34-year-old will know this could be his last chance at international success.
      Two-time winners Argentina lay in waiting, and will be hoping to go one step further than in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and lift the trophy.
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      When is Poland vs Argentina?

      Poland’s clash with Argentina will take place on Wednesday, November 30.
      The game will kick off at 7pm UK time.
      Poland vs Argentina will be held at Stadium 947 in Qatar’s capital Doha.
      The two sides last played in a 2011 friendly and the game finished 2-1 to Poland.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Poland vs Argentina will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes, you can! The match will be FREE to watch in the UK, so long as you have a TV licence.
      What is the team news?
      Both sides appear to have a clean bill of health, with no suspensions to worry about.
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      What is the team news?
      Poland win 7/1
      Draw 31/10
      Argentina victory 40/85 More

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      Who is Iran vs USA referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz at World Cup 2022?

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      ANTONIO MATEU LAHOZ is one of the most highly-respected officials in Europe.And the hugely-experienced Spaniard, 45, takes charge of Iran vs USA in the group stages.
      Mateu Lahoz brushing away Man City players’ complaints in the Champions League finalCredit: Reuters
      Who is Antonio Mateu Lahoz?
      One of the games most eccentric and entertaining refs, Lahoz often rocks up to stadiums wearing rock-star sunglasses and a beaming grin.
      Active since 1999, the Spaniard became Fifa-listed in 2011 and took charge of the World Cup 2014 qualifying games.
      He’s a regular fixture in La Liga and has been accused in the past of favouring Real Madrid by some fans.
      Lahoz has been a referee since 1999Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Lahoz is also famous for handing out yellow cards for the slightest of confrontations while ignoring potentially dangerous challenges.
      A bizarre showing in Italy’s World Cup qualifier defeat to Sweden saw him blasted on the internet, with one viewer ranting: “The referee in the game is far too bothered about being the centre of attention.”
      Giving an insight into his style, Lahoz revealed: “For me, reading what is being said in the media in the lead up to a game is fundamental.
      “I want to know how every player comes into the game, if there is pressure, if they have been accused of diving, how many bookings they have. I spend hours reading, watching videos and making notes on my next game.”Has he officiated at major tournaments before?
      Mateu Lahoz made his European Championship debut in 2021 by taking charge of Belgium’s 3-0 win over Russia in St Petersburg. More

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      Who is Wales vs England referee Slavko Vincic at World Cup 2022 and why was he arrested?

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      SLOVENIAN referee Slavko Vincic has emerged from a very turbulent couple of years to be appointed for the Fifa World Cup in Qatar.He takes charge of England’s crucial group game against Wales.
      Slavko Vincic took charge of Lionel Messi and Argentina’s game against MexicoCredit: Rex
      One of Europe’s showpiece fixtures seemed a world away in 2020, when he was arrested in Bosnia and accused of being part of a drugs and prostitution ring.
      However, he was later released without charge and is now free to focus on football, where he is recognised as one of Europe’s best referees.
      Who is Slavko Vincic?
      A native of Maribor, Vincic turned professional in 2007 making his debut in Slovenia’s top flight.
      Vincic was included in the Slovenian officiating team at Euro 2012 as an unused additional assistant.
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      The experienced 41-year-old has been a Fifa accredited referee since 2010 and has regularly officiated in the Champions League and Europa League.
      Vincic took charge of Liverpool’s Champions League last 16 first leg tie against RB Leipzig in February and the first leg of Chelsea’s quarter final against Porto.
      He is part of Uefa’s group of elite referees having officiated across Europe’s top competitions.
      He also took charge of games at Euro 2020.
      What happened in Bosnia?
      Slavko Vincic said of his arrest: “I found myself on this ranch by chance. I have my own company, I was in Bosnia and Herzegovina for a business meeting.
      “I accepted an invitation to lunch, which turned out to be my biggest mistake. I regret it.
      “I was sitting at a table with my company, all of a sudden the police came and what happened, happened.
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      “I have nothing to do with the group that was arrested and detained, nor do my business partners.
      “Yes, they really took us to the police, asked as witnesses, when it turned out that we didn’t even know them, we were able to go.”
      Vincic was defended by the Slovenian FA who viewed the incident as their man being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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      World Cup 2022 Group A LIVE TABLE: Standings as Netherlands currently TOP, Ecuador and Senegal bid for last-16

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      GROUP A at the World Cup 2022 has gone down to the final round of fixtures, which are taking place RIGHT NOW!Netherlands, Ecuador and Senegal can ALL still advance to the last-16, though hosts Qatar are OUT.
      There is all to play for in Group A
      Click on the LIVE Group A table below for full World Cup groups…

      Group A fixtures and results
      Sunday November 20

      Monday November 21

      Friday November 25

      Tuesday November 29
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      Last 16 fixture dates
      Last 16
      Saturday, December 3

      Match 49: Winners Group A vs Runners-up Group B (3pm)
      Match 50: Winners Group C vs Runners-up Group D (7pm)

      Sunday, December 4

      Match 52: Winners Group D vs Runners-up Group C (3pm)
      Match 51: Winners Group B vs Runners-up Group A (7pm)

      Monday, December 5

      Match 53: Winners Group E vs Runners-up Group F (3pm)
      Match 54: Winners Group G vs Runners-up Group H (7pm)

      Tuesday, December 6

      Match 55: Winners Group F vs Runners-up Group E (3pm)
      Match 56: Winners Group H vs Runners-up Group G (7pm)

      Quarter-finals
      Friday, December 9

      Match 58: Winners of Match 53 vs Winners of Match 54 (3pm)
      Match 57: Winners of Match 49 vs Winners of Match 50 (7pm)

      Saturday, December 10

      Match 60: Winners of Match 55 vs Winners of Match 56 (3pm)
      Match 59: Winners of Match 51 vs Winners of Match 52 (7pm)

      Semi-finals
      Tuesday, December 13

      Match 61: Winners of Match 57 vs Winners of Match 58 (7pm)

      Wednesday, December 14

      Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs Winners of Match 60 (7pm)
      Third/Fourth place play-off

      Saturday, December 17

      Losers of Match 61 vs Losers of Match 62 (3pm)

      Final
      Sunday, December 18
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      Winners of Match 61 vs Winners of Match 62 (3pm)

      What are the most important dates for the World Cup?

      The group stages got underway on Sunday, November 20.
      Round of 16 will be on December 3 – December 6.
      Quarter-final stages begin on December 9 – December 10.
      Semi-finals are taking place on December 13 – December 14.
      The World Cup final will be participated on Sunday, December 18.

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      World Cup tiebreakers: What happens if teams are level on points, goal difference and goals scored at the World Cup?

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      QATAR host the 2022 World Cup in what promises to be an entertaining affair this winter.Brazil, France and England are the front-runners to win the whole thing, with 2018 finalists Croatia are considered an outsider.
      Wales might be in a tight race to qualify from Group B after their opening game draw with the United StatesCredit: Getty
      Gareth Southgate’s men smashed six past Iran and face the United States, then Wales in the group stages.
      There is a chance that teams will finish level on points in the group stages, seeing their fates decided on goal difference – but what happens if their goal difference and goals scored are identical too?
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      What happens if teams are level on points, goal difference and goals scored at the World Cup?
      If teams finish level on points at the end of the group stage, the decision on who goes through will be decided as the team who scored the most goals out of those in question would progress.
      However, there is a chance that teams will finish level on points, goal difference and goals scored during the tournament in Qatar with a tight group stage expected.
      If this happens, there is a set of criteria that will be followed, with head-to-head coming into play as well as the potential of fair play points being utilised.
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      The criteria is as follows:

      Points obtained in the matches played between the teams level on point
      Goal difference in the matches played between the teams level on points
      Number of goals scored in the matches played between the teams level on points
      Fair play points in all group matches

      The fair play point deductions are as follows (only one deduction can be applied to a player in a single match):

      Yellow card: -1 point
      Indirect (second yellow) red card: -3 points
      Direct red card: -4 points
      Yellow card and later a direct red card: -5 points

      Have teams ever finished level on points, goal difference and goals scored at the World Cup?
      Teams have finished level on all three variables once in World Cup history, and it came pretty recently.
      Japan progressed ahead of Senegal despite finishing level on points and goals scored in 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Senegal and Japan both finished on four points in Group H as Russia hosted the tournament in 2018 with an identical goal difference, goals scored and goals conceded against each other after the criteria was followed.
      However, Japan progressed due to amassing more fair play points than the Africa nation.
      The Japanese saw a deduction of -4 in comparison to Senegal’s -6 points, seeing them through to the knockouts.

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      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora undercard: Who is fighting on HUGE Tottenham bill?

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      TYSON FURY is back in action this weekend against Derek Chisora in a heavyweight trilogy clash. The Gypsy King retired back in April after knocking Dillian Whyte out in the sixth round of their Wembley fight.
      Daniel Dubois is the co-main event to Fury vs Chisora at TottenhamCredit: Reuters
      But now he’s back and is ready for a WBC title dust-up with Chisora, who he has already beaten twice in his career.
      The fight will draw a large crowd, with it being held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London.
      And fans can expect to see some high level boxing on the undercard as well as in the main event.
      Who is on the Fury vs Chisora 3 undercard?
      While Fury vs Chisora will headline the big card, there’s plenty of exciting talent on the undercard.
      The likes of Karol Itauma and Royston Barney-Smith are in action.
      Daniel Dubois faces South African Kevin Lerena in a big WBA ‘Regular’ heavyweight title fight.
      And Fury’s longtime featherweight friend Isaac Lowe is also back in the ring.

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      Daniel Dubois vs Kevin Lerena – WBA ‘Regular’ heavyweight title
      Yvan Mendy vs Denys Berinchyk
      Karol Itauma vs Vladimir Belujsky
      Isaac Lowe vs Sandeep Singh Bhatti
      Royston Barney Smith vs Cruz Perez

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      How to watch Fury vs Chisora

      Fury vs Chisora will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      The event will cost £26.95 to watch on pay-per-view.
      You can live stream the event from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The ring-walks for Fury vs Chisora are set to get going from 10pm UK time. More

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      Which teams have qualified for the last-16 at the 2022 World Cup and what are group permutations?

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      WITH the third round of World Cup games being played – everyone now just wants to qualify for the last 16.While the likes of France, England, Brazil and Argentina were considered favourites for the tournament, it has been a mixed bag so far.
      Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Bruno Fernandes after Portugal win their second World Cup group gameCredit: Reuters
      Lionel Messi’s side, who went into Qatar as favourites, suffered a shock defeat to Saudi Arabia on the first game, putting their place at risk – but Argentina won their second game.
      They are yet to qualify, but let’s have a look at who has already made it into the next round with a game to spare.
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      Which teams have qualified for the last-16?
      Group A
      Nobody has made it out of Group A yet, with Netherlands and Ecuador sitting level on four points, and Senegal on three behind them.
      Netherlands face Qatar, who are out of the tournament, on the last day of the group while Senegal take on Ecuador in a winner takes all clash.

      Group B
      While England lead the pack in Group B, nobody is through as of now.
      The Three Lions sit top on four points, with Iran in second place on three while the USA are on two and Wales CAN still go through, but remain on one point.

      Group C
      Despite many backing Argentina to qualify from Group C with ease, Saudi Arabia handed them a defeat on the first game, but victory over Mexico saw them gain three points.
      Poland sit top of the table with four points as Argentina and Saudi Arabia are on three and Mexico are on one with it all to play for in Group C.

      Poland vs Argentina (Wednesday, 7pm)
      Saudi Arabia vs Mexico (Wednesday, 7pm)

      Lionel Messi handed Argentina a chance of qualification after scoring against MexicoCredit: EPA
      Group D
      France became the first nation into the next round, with the World Champions on route to reclaim their title in 2022.
      Australia are surprisingly sitting second in the group, having beaten Tunisia, but will have to get a result against Denmark if they are to join France in the next round.

      Tunisia vs France (Wednesday, 3pm)
      Australia vs Denmark (Wednesday, 3pm)

      Group E
      It is all to play for going into the final match in Group E, with Germany surprisingly sitting bottom.
      Defeat to Japan saw their World Cup dreams put into doubt but a draw with Spain and Costa Rica beating Japan means that they can still make it through, and Spain could still fall out of the group despite sitting top.

      Japan vs Spain (Thursday, 7pm)
      Costa Rica vs Germany (Thursday, 7pm)

      Group F
      No team has qualified for the last-16 from Group F but Canada are out.
      Croatia sit top on four points, the same as Morocco, and they face Belgium, who are third on three points, on the final day.
      If Morocco beat Canada, they will seal their place in the last-16 and Belgium must beat Croatia to go through.

      Croatia vs Belgium (Thursday, 3pm)
      Canada vs Morocco (Thursday, 3pm)

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      Group G
      Brazil are through after winning both their matches, picking up six points.
      Switzerland remain in second on three points while Cameroon and Serbia could still qualify depending on the results.

      Cameroon vs Brazil (Friday, 7pm)
      Serbia vs Switzerland (Friday 7pm)

      Group H
      Bruno Fernandes’ brace saw Portugal seal their place in the next round, sitting top of Group H with six points.
      Ghana are in second with three and face Uruguay on the final day as they seek qualification.

      South Korea vs Portugal (Friday, 3pm)
      Ghana vs Uruguay (Friday, 3pm)

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      Last 16 fixture dates
      Last 16
      Saturday, December 3

      Match 49: Winners Group A vs Runners-up Group B (3pm)
      Match 50: Winners Group C vs Runners-up Group D (7pm)

      Sunday, December 4

      Match 52: Winners Group D vs Runners-up Group C (3pm)
      Match 51: Winners Group B vs Runners-up Group A (7pm)

      Monday, December 5

      Match 53: Winners Group E vs Runners-up Group F (3pm)
      Match 54: Winners Group G vs Runners-up Group H (7pm)

      Tuesday, December 6

      Match 55: Winners Group F vs Runners-up Group E (3pm)
      Match 56: Winners Group H vs Runners-up Group G (7pm)

      Quarter-finals
      Friday, December 9

      Match 58: Winners of Match 53 vs Winners of Match 54 (3pm)
      Match 57: Winners of Match 49 vs Winners of Match 50 (7pm)

      Saturday, December 10

      Match 60: Winners of Match 55 vs Winners of Match 56 (3pm)
      Match 59: Winners of Match 51 vs Winners of Match 52 (7pm)

      Semi-finals
      Tuesday, December 13

      Match 61: Winners of Match 57 vs Winners of Match 58 (7pm)

      Wednesday, December 14

      Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs Winners of Match 60 (7pm)
      Third/Fourth place play-off

      Saturday, December 17

      Losers of Match 61 vs Losers of Match 62 (3pm)

      Final
      Sunday, December 18
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      Winners of Match 61 vs Winners of Match 62 (3pm)

      What are the most important dates for the World Cup?

      The group stages got underway on Sunday, November 20.
      Round of 16 will be on December 3 – December 6.
      Quarter-final stages begin on December 9 – December 10.
      Semi-finals are taking place on December 13 – December 14.
      The World Cup final will be participated on Sunday, December 18. More