Messi & Argentina march on, Poland limp through, and prepare for pre-match penalties in 2026
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 1 December 2022
⏱️ 29 minutes
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Summary
The Athletic's Adam Leventhal, James Horncastle and Adam Crafton react to Argentina's 2-0 win over Poland on Wednesday night that saw both teams make it through to the last 16, but it wasn't without its drama as Messi had a penalty saved by Wojciech Szczęsny and Poland came perilously close to exiting the tournament on yellow cards.
If this World Cup isn't enough for you, we cast ahead to 2026 as Adam Crafton brings us news that FIFA are considering the possibility of having penalty shoot-outs pre-match in the group stages as a way of guarding against possible collusion in the expanded 48-team tournament
We also hear from the Athletic's Jay Harris who witnessed Australia's triumph over a disappointing Denmark
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| 0:00.0 | Hi there, it is day 12 of the World Cup here in Qatar. |
| 0:08.1 | Coming up, reflections on Lionel Messi, leading Argentina through to the last 16 on a night |
| 0:13.4 | that also saw Poland squeeze through at the expense of Mexico. |
| 0:18.5 | Plus, we'll hear the story of how FIFA could introduce shootouts |
| 0:21.7 | to decide whether teams should get a bonus point |
| 0:24.4 | if group stage games are drawn at the expanded World Cup in 2026. |
| 0:30.2 | I'm Adam Leventhal, and this is the Athletic Football Podcast. |
| 0:38.4 | Fernandez Oh, a hit |
| 0:42.2 | Alvarez |
| 0:44.8 | with a steady strike |
| 0:47.4 | to double Argentiners |
| 0:49.9 | advantage |
| 0:50.7 | and put them in command. |
| 0:57.6 | Put in from the start tonight. |
| 1:01.1 | And he has his third goal for his country. |
| 1:07.2 | So the sound of running water means that we are back at James Horncastle's villa by the pool. |
| 1:14.1 | He insists upon it. |
| 1:15.1 | Adam Crafton is here with us as well. |
| 1:17.7 | James, we were both there at the 974 stadium to see Argentina's excitable victory over Poland. |
| 1:25.1 | What was your take on it? |
| 1:27.0 | The experience, the jeopardy, I suppose, |
| 1:30.2 | as well, which was key to start off with. Well, after the Mexico game, Argentina and as coach, |
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