Despite Argentina’s shaky start at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, their superstar Lionel Messi has still managed to shine brightly.
The 35-year-old, likely appearing at the tournament for the last time, has scored in both of their games so far in Qatar.
Messi opened the scoring from the penalty spot in a shock 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia, before he broke the deadlock from distance in a crucial 2-0 win over Mexico.
Argentina came into this World Cup as favourites but look like they’ll need Messi to once again work his magic if they are to leave Qatar with silverware.
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When is Messi’s next World Cup match?
Messi and Argentina will next be in action on November 30 in their final group game against Poland.
Argentina currently sit second in Group C, one point behind Poland who lead the group, and are only ahead of third-placed Saudi Arabia on goal difference
As such, the South Americans really need to win this match to secure their place in the round of 16.
Messi will once again be key for Argentina and has been involved in all three of their goals in Qatar to date (two goals, one assist).
The 35-year-old has notably played every minute of the World Cup to date and could be given an early mark against Poland if his side do manage to get on top.
🐐 Who else?
With a goal and a recording breaking assist, Lionel Messi etches his name in the history books once again. Your @Budweiser Player of the Match.
Where he walks, greatness follows.
🇦🇷 #ARGMEX 🇲🇽 #POTM #YoursToTake #BudweiserWorldCup #BringHomeTheBud | @budfootball pic.twitter.com/PpRQ2blis0
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 26, 2022
Argentina match schedule and results
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Tue, Nov. 22 | Argentina 1 Saudi Arabia 2 | 5:00 a.m. | Lusail Stadium |
| Sat, Nov. 26 | Argentina 2 Mexico 0 | 2:00 p.m. | Lusail Stadium |
| Weds, Nov. 30 | Poland vs. Argentina | 2:00 p.m. | Stadium 974 |
Potential knockout round schedule — if Argentina finishes 1st in Group C
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 3 | Round of 16 | 2:00 p.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| Fri, Dec. 9 | Quarterfinals | 2:00 p.m. | Lusail Stadium |
| Tue, Dec. 13 | Semifinals | 2:00 p.m. | Lusail Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 17* | Third Place Match | 10:00 a.m. | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 18 | Final | 10:00 a.m. | Lusail Stadium |
*Only in event of defeat in semifinals
Potential knockout schedule — if Argentina finishes 2nd in Group C
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 4 | Round of 16 | 10:00 a.m. | Al Thumama Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 10 | Quarterfinals | 2:00 p.m. | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Wed, Dec. 14 | Semifinals | 2:00 p.m. | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 17* | Third Place Match | 10:00 a.m. | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 18 | Final | 10:00 a.m. | Lusail Stadium |
*Only in event of defeat in semifinals
Argentina vs. Poland start time
For the second game running, Argentina will kickoff at 10 p.m. local time in Qatar on November 30.
Here’s how that time converts across the world:
| Kickoff time | |
| Qatar | 22:00 (local) |
| USA | 14:00 ET |
| Canada | 14:00 ET |
| UK | 19:00 GMT |
| Australia | 06:00 AEDT* |
| India | 00:30 IST* |
| Hong Kong | 03:00 HKT* |
| Malaysia | 03:00 MYT* |
| Singapore | 03:00 SGT* |
| New Zealand | 08:00 NZDT* |
* Following day
Argentina vs. Poland live stream TV channel
This final Group C match will be played at Stadium 974. Here’s how you can watch all the action in some of the major global territories.
| Date | Time | TV Channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Wed, Nov. 30 | 14:00 ET | Fox UNIVERSO |
fuboTV, Fox Sports site/app, UNIVERSO Now, Peacock |
| Canada | Wed, Nov. 30 | 14:00 ET | TSN , RDS (French) | TSN site/app, RDS app |
| UK | Wed, Nov. 30 | 19:00 GMT | BBC One | BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website |
| Australia | Thu, Dec. 1 | 06:00 AEDT | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| India | Thu, Dec. 1 | 00:30 IST | Sports18 | Voot, JioTV |
| Hong Kong | Thu, Dec. 1 | 03:00 HKT | Now TV (Ch. 616, 618) | Now TV |
| Malaysia | Thu, Dec. 1 | 03:00 MYT | Astro Arena 2 | Astro GO |
| Singapore | Thu, Dec. 1 | 03:00 SGT | StarHub FIFA World Cup, Singtel FIFA World Cup 141 |
Singtel TV GO, CAST, StarHub TV+, MeWatch |
| New Zealand | Thu, Dec. 1 | 08:00 NZDT | Sky Sport 7 beIN Sports | Sky Go, Sky Sport NOW |
