The clouds have been lifted from the Argentina camp for now, but Lionel Messi and Co. still need one more strong result to clinch qualification from Group C of the World Cup and, almost just as crucially, take top spot and avoid a last-16 rematch with France in the next round.

Messi’s pinpoint effort from range set in motion a 2-0 victory for Argentina in their last outing against Mexico, banishing memories of that disastrous collapse at the hands of Saudi Arabia which had put their continuity in Qatar in serious jeopardy.

The job is not finished yet, though, with Poland still standing in the way of the knockout phase in Wednesday’s third and final group match.

The European nation have proved themselves tough customers so far in the tournament. Czeslaw Michniewicz’s charges are one of only three teams, alongside Brazil and Morocco, to have negotiated their opening two games without conceding a single goal, and in spite of a few fretful moments against Saudi Arabia thoroughly deserve their spot at the top of Group C. Indeed, were it not for a rare missed penalty from Robert Lewandowski in the opener against Mexico they could have already been home and dry with six points, though the Barcelona ace made amends with his first-ever World Cup goal in the following match.

Poland’s coach is not going to make many big changes either in the squad or the set-up. It is believed The White and Reds will play more cautious football letting Argentina take initiative. There is a big chance that combination of the very defensive style shown against Mexicans and more adventurous play versus Saudis will be implemented on Wednesday with a view to get a good result. So the solid defence (zero goals conceded so far) will be the key to success. Wojciech Szczęsny’s outstanding form in a goal will surely be another vital factor. Additionally, main strengths like playing long ball and counter attack will undoubtedly be deployed to cause occasional trouble in the Argentina’s defence.

Nevertheless, the Poles are yet to face a team of Argentina’s vibrant attacking talent, even if they are yet to find their best football at this tournament. The Albiceleste are slowly finding their way, and if they manage to move up another gear they should have just enough to squeeze by another potentially tricky opponent and move into the next round.