On paper we should be able to get a result against Mexico but we never do well in the World Cup and openers are always the same ie high hopes that end up with a terrible performance and result… Korea 2002, Ecuador 2006, Senegal 2018. Same happened in Euro last year. Guess we will probably lose 3-1.
Day 3: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia | Denmark vs Tunisia | Mexico vs Poland | France vs Australia
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Does Hannibal Mejbri get regular game time for Tunisia or not?
This is the first tournament in years when I don't have any expectations at all. And as I look around, there are quite a few of us. Maybe that could actually lead to something good, but - let's be frank - I'd go for an easy 3-0 win for Mexico.
I might not survive watching our defenders...
This is the worst Mexico side in decades. You should get at least a point easily.
Agreed. From the manager to the squad this is as uninspiring as I've seen a México side going into a world cup. Argentina will batter and humiliate us like they seem to do every single tournament and Poland on paper is comfortably better.
He's been a regular late sub, but in their warm up game for the WC he played the full 90 minutes, hopefully signalling that him now playing regular championship games has earned him a starting spot
I could see Tunisia being a difficult opponent if we dont strike fast. Hope we get two quick goals and kill the game.
Tahia Touness !!!
Hope we will prove to be tough for Denmark today. Really afraid we lose 3-0 today, as we can only play deep and in counter attack.
We might have some arguments in set pieces to, but not enough to win this game I think.
Watch out the atmosphere in the stadium as there is a large community in Qatar so probably good atmosphere for us.
I dream of a 1-1, but would bet for a 3-0 for Denmark.
Hope we will prove to be tough for Denmark today. Really afraid we lose 3-0 today, as we can only play deep and in counter attack.
We might have some arguments in set pieces to, but not enough to win this game I think.
Watch out the atmosphere in the stadium as there is a large community in Qatar so probably good atmosphere for us.
I dream of a 1-1, but would bet for a 3-0 for Denmark.
Looking forward to todays fixtures
The games of yours I have seen you always seem very defensively solid. We have been vulnerable to strong counter sides before. I could easily see you guys give us problems today.
If you might not survive this, think of the millions of Mexicans who have to watch Lewandowski tearing the suspect Mexican defense apart. This is not a quality Mexican side. Too many old players and not enough top level performers. And Tata Martino has been a disappointment as a national manager. Very conservative in his choices.
If Poland plays like in the qualifiers they should have this. Stronger physically and tactically more coherent
No Lisandro Martinez?
Whatever prick is in charge of Argentina needs a swift sacking
Whatever prick is in charge of Argentina needs a swift sacking
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No Lisandro, what a shame
Gomez over Mac Allister makes sense
Otamendi over Martinez seems...odd
No Lisandro 
Otamendi generally starts over him for the national team, he will get some games I'm sure.No Lisandro
Why is Otamendi over Martinez that weird? I take it from the comments this season on here that Martinez has been great for you guys but Otamendi has been starting for an incredible Benfica side, played CL, topped their group, and has international experience (more so than Martinez).
If anything imo it's Romero > Martinez that's weird since he's only just gotten back from his hamstring injury (could be wrong, but think it's true).
If anything imo it's Romero > Martinez that's weird since he's only just gotten back from his hamstring injury (could be wrong, but think it's true).
I wont complain at Martinez being on the bench. He’s pretty fecking integral for us and the last thing we want is him going off with a significant injury that rules him out for anything over a month,
This.
Argentina going deep in the tournament would be nice for him, nightmarish for United however. If you think France will do well, which is likely, we could be left without either of our first choice centre halves when the season resumes in December.
Hope Argentina hammer them. Similar or better scoreline to England’s yesterday.
G'wan Roy.
No Martinez is disappointing. Has this always been the case? No idea how Otamendi or Romero have been playing, but Licha has been imperious.
That being said, I agree with this.
That being said, I agree with this.
Ota has stepped up for Benfica. Their loss Utd's gain
Ole, ole, ole, Ole, ole, ole, ola
Ole, ole, ole, Cada día te quiero más
Soy Argentino, Es un sentimiento, No puedo parar
Ole, ole, ole, Cada día te quiero más
Soy Argentino, Es un sentimiento, No puedo parar
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To be fair to Argentina's manager, he's going with the same defence that won them the Copa America and has them on a 36 game unbeaten run so it's only normal he's not changing things.
Like you said it's good that Martinez gets a rest and I'm sure he'll get minutes.
No Lisandro Martinez! How dare the coach pick a team he feels give them the best chance to win, when that means excluding one of my favorite players?! This is outrage!
Great for us that Martinez is on the bench. Can't get injured .
Erm he’s picking Romero who has been out for Spurs and has missed about 5 games so it’s a dubious choice to pick him over Martinez.
Calling out the human rights and lgbt issues in Qatar and that the World Cup shouldn't be there. Yes, he's working there and is hypocritical in saying this stuff for being there but I'd rather if pundits are there they say or do what Neville said he'd do on HIGNFY.
10 of the 11 Saudi players have a last name beginning with A!
Kanno the odd one out
Kanno the odd one out
That Argentina team looks bang ordinary.
Maybe Qatar doesn't like short people and Argentina have caved into dropping Martinez.
The less playtime Martinez sees the better. We need him here.
United fans wanting to see a United player start a world cup game. Shock, horror.
It may do so but it’s one of the best balanced sides they’ve had for a while.
Martinez Is playing upfront. How weird
No Martinez!