FIFA World Cup 2022: Group C toppers Argentina will take on Group D runners-up Australia.
The second match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16 will be played between Argentina and Australia. The Albiceletes were eliminated from the group stages at FIFA 2018 in Russia after finishing as runners-up in Brazil 2014. This is the first time since 2006 that Australia has progressed beyond the group stage. In fact, this is his first time to go to the quarterfinals.
Observation
Argentina topped Group C with two wins and one loss, a shock defeat against Saudi Arabia in the opening match, a 2–0 loss to Mexico in the next match, and a 2–0 loss to Poland in their final match. Australia finished second in Group D. After losing 1–4 to France, the dark horse of the group won their next two matches against Tunisia and Denmark.
teams
Argentina
Argentina came into the tournament as one of the top contenders to lift the trophy. Millions of fans around the world were shocked to see their team lose 1-2 to Saudi Arabia in the opening match. There was panic all around, but the South American team showed grit, determination and superiority in their next two matches. He made two appearances each against Mexico and Poland, scoring no goals. Over-reliance on Lionel Messi has been an issue for the team. However, they showed in their final group stage match against Poland that they can win even without the GOAT. The only issue will be fatigue as coach Lionel Scaloni has complained that he will be back on the field after two days of rest.
Australia
Like Argentina, Australia also got defeated in their first match. However, it was not a shock to most people as they were defeated by defending world champions France. Australia were clinical in their next two matches, dominant enough to collect six points equal to France and finish in second place. Australia face serious challenges against a team that came out with a breathless attack on Poland in their last match. Australia's defense will play an important role in this match. In Group D, the Socceroos surprised everyone as underdogs by finishing second. They will hope to surprise people again by beating Messi and the boys.
face to face
Argentina have played seven matches against Australia so far, two of them in the World Cup. Albiceleste won five and lost one while one match ended in a draw.
Key Players
Lionel Messi will be a key player not as a scorer but as a playmaker. While the Australian defenders will focus on him, he will assist the likes of Angel Di Maria and Julian Alvarez in scoring. Australian goalkeeper Matthew Ryan will play a key role here as the team will rely on attacking midfielder Riley McGree.
date, time and place
The Argentina vs Australia match will be played on December 4 at 00:30 AM (IST) at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan.
live-streaming details
The Argentina vs Australia match will be broadcast live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels in India, and both Jio Cinema's app and website will offer free live streaming of the event.
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