Mexico and Poland battled to a 0-0 draw in their Group C opener at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on November 23, 2022. The match's pivotal moment came in the second half when Poland's star striker Robert Lewandowski had a penalty saved by veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. In a tense and physical encounter, chances were at a premium. The penalty was awarded after a VAR review for a foul on Lewandowski, but the Barcelona forward saw his spot-kick brilliantly parried by Ochoa, who extended his reputation as a penalty-saving specialist. Neither side could find a breakthrough thereafter, resulting in a share of the points that left both teams trailing group leaders Saudi Arabia after the first round of matches.