Mexico have reached the knockout stage in seven consecutive World Cup tournaments, and with a fan base that always travels well, El Tri traditionally know how to make their mark.
But on current form, they are at risk of being dumped from the competition earlier than they have in more than 30 years.
Two finals defeats to the United States last summer and friendly losses to Paraguay and Sweden in the run-up to the World Cup were a bad omen. A 0-0 draw with Poland to begin their Qatar campaign didn't inspire much hope.
Martino, a manager under immense pressure, must now make quick adjustments to wake up an attack that didn't create enough against Poland, while ensuring a defence bailed out by Guillermo Ochoa's penalty heroics doesn't get ripped apart by an angry Argentina team looking to bounce back from a loss to Saudi Arabia.
Here's how Mexico should approach the Albiceleste - including Martino's decision at striker with Raul Jimenez in an injury-related rut and Henry Martin also struggling:
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