Lautaro Martinez must not like Mexico. He should have scored there, a goal that would have allowed the Mexicans to leapfrog Poland. Instead they look to be heading home because they have collected more yellow cards than Poland.
This peculiar and slightly surreal situation is another reason why we all adore the World Cup. There is nothing that is able to create as much tension. Whether or not you are a fan of any of these teams, it still frays the nerves. Incredible finish to Group D
Poland through 7-5 on yellow cards at this point. Bloody hell.
This did happen in 2018. Poor old Senegal were the first team to be eliminated on yellow cards, and Japan made it through to R. 16. They then played a barnstormer against Belgium, eventually losing 3-2
So, we don't have a yellow card tie breaker after all, Saudi Arabia have scored in Lusail. Mexico out on goal difference thanks to that very late goal. Poland players at the centre of the pitch huddled around what appears to be someone's mobile phone.
While Poland march on (barely deservedly), they do so because Mexico and Saudi Arabia have been slightly worse. The tournament, though, is worse off in a way. Saudi and Mexican fans have been among the largest and most voluble at the tournament. They will be missed.
*But* this lot are still here. And that is a good thing. Mayhem continues a full 15 mins after the game finished