As various nations (like the US Men’s National Team!) gear up for the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup, an underlying and perhaps bittersweet storyline may overshadow Wednesday’s titanic Group C matchup between Argentina and Poland.
With both squads seeking a firm place in the Round of 16, the Argentinians and Poles will lean on Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski — the two best players to ever feature for their respective teams — to become the hero. Unfortunately, in the event that the other side of the group — Mexico and Saudi Arabia — breaks the right (or wrong?) way, Wednesday could be the last time we see one of the two soccer icons suit up for their home country.
