On the end of one of the biggest World Cup shocks of all time earlier this week, Lionel Messi and Argentina face elimination should they lose to Mexico today. Beaten by Saudi Arabia even despite taking the lead and having a number of goals ruled out, the two-time world champions simply must win.

Mexico, meanwhile, boast a long-tradition of qualifying for the last-16 and represent a difficult challenge. Able to hold Poland at bay only a few days ago, Tata Martino – who managed Messi at Barcelona – will take a huge amount of confidence from seeing how Saudi Arabia appeared to rattle the 2021 Copa America winners.

This is it for Argentina. A group of players who restored them to perhaps the best international team in the world before their Group C opener could see their dreams crushed in a matter of hours. Follow all of the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog. Nizaar Kinsella and Malik Ouzia will be providing expert analysis from the ground!