Rabat – After a historic victory against Argentina, Saudi Arabia will lock horns with Poland as part of the Matchday 7 of Qatar World Cup’s group stage.
The much-anticipated game is scheduled for November 26, at 2 p.m. Moroccan time, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.
The match will be broadcast on BeIN Sports and streaming platforms including BeIN Connect, Fubo TV, Telemundo, FOX Sports, and Peacock TV.
The two teams are preparing for their second match in the tournament with Saudis and fellow Arabs wishing the Green Falcons another victory, whereas Polish football fans are desperate for the three points to take the lead in Group C, and reach the round 16 for the first time since 1986.
Saudi Arabia is currently leading the group against all odds while Poland has so far secured one point from a goalless draw with Mexico.
The Saudis, the second-lowest ranked team in the tournament above Ghana, are eyeing their second-ever round of 16 appearance since 1994.
The Green Falcons are today closer than ever to secure their pass to the second round. But the pressure is mounting.
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According to Saudi striker Saleh Alshehri, who scored the equalizer against Argentina, “each game has its own pressure.” But after years of preparation and hard work, the Saudis are ready to make history in 2022 in Qatar. “There’s still more to come.”
Faced with an ambitious and motivated Saudi Arabia, Poland is determined to secure the maximum available points by the end of the group stage.
Commenting on Saudi Arabia’s recent victory, Poland’s coach Czeslaw Michniewicz said during a press conference on Thursday that the “result does not take away the chances of advancing further neither from us not the Mexicans.”
“We’re adding zero points to our account ahead of the third match [Argentina], which will definitely be lost,” goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny added.
While the Polish players seem to have given up on their game against Argentina, Opta Analyst stated that the team has a 55.5% chance to win their upcoming game, whereas the Saudis clench to a 20% probability. Meanwhile, Sports Mole expects the game to end with a 1-1 draw.
