The former Barcelona boss is already without key forward Jesus ‘Tecatito’ Corona for the tournament due to injury, and he will have to make a game-time decision on another focal point of his attack, who did make the final squad, ahead of the Group C clash.

Hirving Lozano, Edson Alvarez and Raul Jimenez were all included in the 26-man party, with the latter is struggling with a groin problem.

Current La Blaugrana star Robert Lewandowski is the leading light for Poland, and will be the man expected to shoulder the burden of their hopes.

Here’s all the latest team news we know ahead of kickoff.

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Mexico vs. Poland confirmed lineups

Corona’s absence is a blow to Martino’s plans, with the Sevilla forward having played a key role in their qualification to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

His starting place is likely to be taken by Alexis Vega, in an altered 4-3-3 system, with Martino able to rely on some crucial experience elsewhere in his squad through Guillermo Ochoa, Nestor Araujo and Jesus Gallardo.

Wolves star Jimenez is not yet fit enough to lead El Tri’s attack, with Eredivisie-based duo Edson Alvarez and Erick Gutierrez worth keeping an eye on in midfield.

Poland’s two key players stood up and made the difference in their 2022 World Cup playoff win over Sweden back in March, with Lewandowski and Piotr Zielinski both on target in a 2-0 win.

Coach Czeslaw Michniewicz switched between tactical formations during their UEFA Nations League campaign but he switches systems to a 4-2-3-1 today, with Lewandowski as the attacking focal point.

Mexico confirmed starting 11:

(4-3-3, right to left): 13. Ochoa (GK) — 19. Sanchez, 15. Moreno, 3. Montes, 23. Gallardo — 4. Alvarez, 16. Herrera, 24. Chavez — 10. Vega, 22. Lozano, 20. Martin

Poland confirmed starting 11:

(4-2-3-1 right to left): 1. Szczesny (GK) — 2. Cash, 14. Kiwior, 15. Gilik, 18. Berezynski — 13. Kaminski, 10. Krychowiak — 21. Zalewski, 20. Zielinski, 19. Szymanski — 9. Lewandowski

Mexico vs Poland World Cup squads

Mexico

Here are the 26 names on Mexico’s World Cup roster in Qatar:

Poland

And these are the players aiming for World Cup glory with the Poland: