Sports Mole previews Thursday’s World Cup Qualifying – North Central America clash between Mexico and Panama, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
With only a point separating the two sides in World Cup 2022 qualifying, Wednesday’s encounter between Mexico and Panama certainly has a big game feel about it.
El Tri sit in the third and final automatic qualification spot after accumulating 18 points, while the visitors are just a point behind in the one and only playoff place.
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After coming from a goal down to beat the 10 men of Jamaica 2-1, Mexico had the opportunity to claim back-to-back victories when they hosted Costa Rica on Sunday.
Unfortunately for El Tri, they were unable to break through the resilient Costa Rica rearguard, forcing them to settle for a goalless draw.
Having won once in their previous four qualifiers, Mexico are now embroiled in a battle to qualify for their eighth consecutive World Cup.
Although they may be struggling for victories, El Tri usually fare well on home turf, demonstrated by the eight points that…
