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Football giants, Argentina is ready to take on Mexico today, in the game which will determine their progress into the tournament. Argentina and Mexico will clash in the last 16, with El Tri all out for revenge against the in form La Albiceleste.

Argentina moved into the knockout stage on the riding on the peak of a wave, taking down all of their opponents in Group B and ending up with 3 wins and 9 points. Their Coach Maradona have forged a sense of purpose and endeavour from a side that had tough time qualifying for South Africa 2010 and, with the FIFA world player of the year Lionel Messi in their squad, they are hoping to clinch their berth amongst the Global event’s top eight nations for the second time in succession. Argentina enjoys the benefit of having a full strength squad to select from, free from injuries and suspensions.

On the other hand, Mexico Coach Aguirre is unsatisfied after finishing in second place in Group A, mainly because his team team’s inconsistency so far. An unexpected win over the 2006 finalist France, was the highpoint of Mexico’s group games. The main objective for Mexico is to get to the 3rd July match against the Germany England match winner, and to move in the quarter finals for the first time in 24 years.