Overview
- Kickoff is Friday at 11:45 (Argentina time) at the Aspire Zone complex in Doha for the new round-of-32 stage.
- The winner advances to the last 16 to meet the Portugal vs. Belgium victor later in the bracket.
- Argentina, coached by Diego Placente, swept its group with three wins including a 7-0 over Fiji to qualify as the top first-placed team.
- Mexico, led by Carlos Carino, reached the knockout phase as a low-ranked third after losses to South Korea and Switzerland and a 1-0 win against Ivory Coast.
- Coverage details and probable lineups are published, though the referee listing differs by outlet, with LA NACION naming Andrea Colombo and La Voz noting it as to be confirmed.