FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Day 12 | FIFA World Cup 01-12-2022 Matches

FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Day 12

On 01-12-2022, Four Matches are scheduled. Two matches in Group C, Two matches in Group F will be played in FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Day 12. With this, the matches in Group C, and Group F will be concluded, and the Knockout Qualified Teams will be finalized.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Day 12 Poland vs Argentina

Argentian the World No.3 will take on Poland the World No.26 at Stadium 974. It’s a Do or Die match for Argentina. They must win this match to qualify for the Knockout stage without depending on other match results. Argentina was stunned by Saudi Arabia, in their opening match. Argentina won their second match by beating Mexico 2-0.

Argentina is with 3 points now, whereas Poland has 4 points. Poland beat Saudi Arabia in their opening match. They ended up with a goalless draw with Mexico.  Poland needs to draw their match to qualify for the Knockout, irrespective of the match result between Saudi Arabia and Mexico.  If so, Poland will reach the round of 16 for the first time since 1986.

The Head to Head history shows a balance between the two teams with 1 win each, and 2 draws. Argentina’s last 5 match results shows WLWWW. Poland’s recent match form shows, LWWDW.

Poland: Szczesny; Bereszynski, Kiwior, Glik, Cash; Frankowski, Krychowiak, Bielik, Zielinski: Milik, Lewandowski

Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Montiel, Lisandro Martinez, Otamendi, Acuna; Mac Allister, Fernandez, De Paul, Di Maria; Messi, Lautaro  Martinez

Match Prediction: It’s a must-win match for Argentina. A draw will be enough for Poland. It will be a Test for both teams to showcase their best play. It will be an electrifying match but based on the recent match form, and world rankings, Argentina has an edge over Poland. 

FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Day 12 Saudi Arabia vs Mexico

Saudi Arabia will meet Mexico at Lusail Stadium. The Head to Head history is showing toward Mexico, with 3 wins and 3 draws. The recent match form of Mexico’s shows, LDLWL. Mexico’s first match was a goalless draw with Poland. Mexico lost its second match against Argentina by 2-0.

At present Mexico is in the last position in the points table with 1 point. For Mexico, it’s a must-win match with a good margin, to have any possible chance to qualify for the knockout.  Even if they win, their qualification to knockout will depend upon the match result of Argentina, and Poland, and goal statistics.

Saudi Arabia after their sensational win over Argentina has lost their second game against Poland. Their recent match form is WDLWL. They have 3 points in the table with 1 win and 1 loss. They have to win the match with Mexico, to reach comfortably to the Knockout stage. If there is a draw, then their qualification to knockout will depend upon the match result of Argentina, and Poland, and goal statistics.

Possible Starting XIs

Saudi Arabia: Mohammed Alowais, Saud Abdulhamid, Abdulelah Alamri, Hassan Altambakti, Mohammed Alburayk, Mohamed Kanno, Feras Albrikan, Nawaf Alabid, Sami Alnaji, Salem Aldawsari, Saleh Alshehri.

Mexico: Guillermo Ochoa, Jorge Sanchez, Cesar Montes, Hector Moreno, Nestor Araujo, Jesus Gallardo, Edson Alvarez, Hector Herrera, Luis Chavez, Hirving Lozano, Alexis Vega.

Match Prediction: A win is a must for Mexico, and a win will easily sail Saudi Arabia to the Knockout stage. If a Draw then Mexico will be out of FIFA World Cup 2022 and Saudi Arabia’s fate will depend on other match of the group. Based on the recent form of both teams, its going to be a close contest. Possibilities for a Draw or little edge for Saudi Arabia.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Day 12 Croatia vs Belgium

Croatia will face Belgium in a Group F match at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Belgium World No.2 is not faring well in the matches played so far in this FIFA World Cup 2022. In the first match, they beat Canada. But they lost their match against Morocco, by 2-0.  The Head to Head history is towards Belgium with 2 wins, 1 loss, and 5 draws.

Belgium is with 3 points in the tables tally. Belgium must win this game to qualify for the Knockout stage.

Croatia’s recent match form is WWWDW. They have a goalless draw with Morocco. Beat Canada with a good margin of 4-1. They are now leading Group F with 4 points. Croatia the World No.12 is in good form. They need a draw to move to the Knockout stage.

Match Prediction: Based on the current team form, Croatia will have a higher chance of reaching the Knockout stage. Belgium has to work really hard to have a chance to enter the Knockout stage. 

FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Day 12 Canada vs Morocco

Morocco World Rank No.22, has now 4 points from their 2 matches. They draw their match with higher ranked Croatia, in their opening encounter. They beat World No.2 Belgium by 2-0 in their second match. Their recent match form is. WDWDW.

Canada with losing their two matches have not opened their points tally. They are out of the FIFA World Cup Knockout contest. Canada will try to show a good performance in their last match.

Canada: Borjan; Johnston, Vitoria, Miller; Laryea;, Eustaquio, Hutchinson, Davies, Buchanan; Larin, David.

Morocco: Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, RSaiss, Attiat-Allah; Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal.

Match Prediction: The probability of winning will be much higher for Morocco. 

See the Latest FIFA World Cup Points Table 2022