The FIFA World Cup 2022 begins this week and is set to feature some of the best teams in the world battling it out for the trophy. Group C has been touted as a particularly intriguing group with one of Argentina, Mexico, and Poland set to bow out at the group stage.
Argentina came agonizingly close to winning the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and were undone by a comprehensive performance by eventual champions France in 2018. The Albicelestes have an in-form Lionel Messi in their ranks and will be intent on topping their group.
Mexico are perfectly capable of pulling off an upset on their day but have their work cut out for them against a strong Argentina outfit. The CONCACAF giants have impressive players in their ranks and will need the likes of Hirving Lozano and Raul Jimenez to step up in this fixture.
Argentina vs Mexico Head-to-Head Record
| Wins | Draws | Losses | |
| Argentina | 16 | 14 | 5 |
| Mexico | 14 | 16 | 5 |
Argentina have a good record against Mexico and have won 16 out of the 35 matches played between the two teams. Mexico have managed only five victories against Argentina but have held the Copa America champions to draws on an impressive 14 occasions.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in 2019 and ended in a comprehensive 4-0 victory for Argentina. Lautaro Martinez scored a brilliant hat-trick on the day and will be intent on replicating his heroics this month.
In the FIFA World Cup, Argentina last faced Mexico in the Round of 16 at the 2010 World Cup and secured a comfortable 3-1 victory on the day. The other two World Cup games played between these two teams also resulted in victories for Argentina.
Argentina vs Mexico Head-to-Head Statistics
Argentina have won their three matches against Mexico at the FIFA World Cup by an aggregate 11-5 margin but have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these matches.
In Argentina’s current World Cup squad, Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi are the top scorers against Mexico with three goals apiece.
Argentina have won their last three matches against Mexico in all competitions, scoring eight goals and conceding none in the process.
Argentina are currently on a 35-match unbeaten streak dating back to 2019 and are closing in on Italy’s record streak of 37 matches that came to an end in 2021.
Lionel Messi is Argentina’s greatest goalscorer of all time with 90 goals in 164 appearances and is third in the list of top scorers on the international stage in football history.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times have Argentina played Mexico?
Argentina have played against Mexico a total of 35 times on the international stage, winning 16 of these matches. In the FIFA World Cup, Argentina have won all their three matches against Mexico.
Has Argentina won any football World Cup?
Yes. Argentina won their first World Cup as the host nation in 1978 before Diego Maradona inspired them to their second victory in 1986.
What is the biggest defeat in Argentina’s football history?
Argentina have faced their biggest defeat against three different teams - Spain, Bolivia, and Czechoslovakia, by a 6-1 margin. Their biggest defeat in the FIFA World Cup was a 6-1 defeat at the hands of Czechoslovakia in the 1958 World Cup.
