World Cup tiebreakers: Poland, Mexico fighting for Round of 16

The tiebreaker rule is coming heavily into play as Group C unfolds.

An example of why the World Cup format (16 groups of 3 teams) in 2026 onwards is terrible. Teams will be inclined to play risk-averse and draw a lot. The final tiebreaker

World Cup 2022 bracket: Who's qualified for the last 16? Who is in the knockouts? All teams confirmed - Eurosport

Mexico's World Cup elimination hurts even more this time: The knockout-stage streak is over

World Cup: Mexico fails to reach Round of 16 for first time since 1978 - Los Angeles Times

World Cup 2022: How every team reached the round of 16 - ESPN

That'll hurt Mexico forever: Winners, losers & ratings vs Saudi Arabia as El Tri fall one goal short of knockout stage

Gerardo Martino steps down as Mexico coach after World Cup failure

WORLD CUP 2018 PHOTOS: England vs. Panama, Mexico vs. South Korea and more thrilling game highlights - ABC7 Los Angeles

World Cup bracket and knockout round schedule - The Washington Post

Mexico vs Poland final score, result: Memo Ochoa extends Robert Lewandowski's World Cup frustration

Mexico out of the World Cup 2022 on goal difference tiebreaker; Argentina, Poland advance from Group C

Argentina vs. Poland: How Argentina Left Its Stumbling, Humbling World Cup Start Behind to Advance - The New York Times