Lionel Messi's Argentina take on Mexico in a crucial Group C encounter of the FIFA World Cup later tonight (Sunday 12.30 am IST). Argentina, who suffered a shocking 1-2 loss to Saudi Arabia in their opener, need at least a draw to keep their knockout hopes alive. A loss will eliminate the two-time champions.
Saudi, who meet Poland in an early kick-off (6.30 pm IST), lead the group with three points, while Poland and Mexico have a point each after playing out a goalless draw.
Argentina have a 16-5 head-to-head record over Mexico, with 14 out of the 35 matches ending in draws. The South Americans have won both their previous encounters in the World Cups – in 2006 and 2010.
Head-to-head record
Total matches: 35
Argentina wins: 16
Mexico wins: 5
Draws: 14
Argentina goals: 57
Mexico goals: 34
Results
July 19, 1930: Argentina 6 Mexico 3 (International Friendly)
March 13, 1956: Argentina 0 Mexico 0 (Panamerican Championship)
March 22, 1956: Argentina 3 Mexico 3 (Panamerican Championship)
March 10, 1960: Argentina 3 Mexico 2 (Panamerican Championship)
March 17, 1960: Argentina 2 Mexico 0 (Panamerican Championship)
March 28, 1962: Argentina 1 Mexico 0 (International Friendly)
August 22, 1967: Argentina 1 Mexico 2 (International Friendly)
February 6, 1973: Argentina 0 Mexico 2 (International Friendly)
August 31, 1975: Argentina 1 Mexico 1 (Copa de Mexico)
September 18, 1984: Argentina 1 Mexico 1 (International Friendly)
October 25, 1984: Argentina 1 Mexico 1 (International Friendly)
November 14, 1985: Argentina 1 Mexico 1 (International Friendly)
November 17, 1985: Argentina 1 Mexico 1 (International Friendly)
July 31, 1987: Argentina 1 Mexico 1 (International Friendly)
August 2, 1987: Argentina 1 Mexico 1 (International Friendly)
January 17, 1990: Argentina 0 Mexico 2 (International Friendly)
February 17, 1990: Argentina 0 Mexico 2 (International Friendly)
March 13, 1991: Argentina 0 Mexico 0 (International Friendly)
June 20, 1993: Argentina 1 Mexico 1 (Copa America)
July 4, 1993: Argentina 2 Mexico 1 (Copa America)
February 10, 1999: Argentina 1 Mexico 0 (International Friendly)
June 9, 1999: Argentina 2 Mexico 2 (International Friendly)
December 20, 2000: Argentina 2 Mexico 0 (International Friendly)
February 4, 2003: Argentina 1 Mexico 0 (International Friendly)
July 10, 2004: Argentina 0 Mexico 1 (Copa America)
March 9, 2005: Argentina 1 Mexico 1 (International Friendly)
June 26, 2005: Argentina 1 Mexico 1 (FIFA Confederations Cup)
June 24, 2006: Argentina 2 Mexico 1 (FIFA World Cup)
June 11, 2007: Argentina 3 Mexico 0 (Copa America)
June 4, 2008: Argentina 4 Mexico 1 (International Friendly)
June 27, 2010: Argentina 3 Mexico 1 (FIFA World Cup)
September 8, 2015: Argentina 2 Mexico 2 (International Friendly)
November 16, 2018: Argentina 2 Mexico 0 (International Friendly)
November 20, 2018: Argentina 2 Mexico 0 (International Friendly)
September 10, 2019: Argentina 4 Mexico 0 (International Friendly)
