Group C in the FIFA World Cup 2022 will kick off this Tuesday (22nd November) afternoon with the match Argentina vs Saudi Arabia at Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail.
At the beginning of this 22nd edition of the football World Cup, the CONMEBOL giants Argentina are ready to test the AFC underdogs Saudi Arabia.
ARG vs SAU Match Details
Match: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia
Stage: Group (C)
Date: 22nd November 2022 (Tuesday)
Time: 13:00 local time/AST (UTC+3); 15:30 IST
Venue: Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail
ARG vs SAU Match Preview
It will be the first World Cup meeting between Argentina and Saudi Arabia. The two-time World Cup winners Argentina are the favourite for this match.
Legendary Lionel Messi-led Argentina are carrying an astonishing 36-match unbeaten streak, including a five-match clean-sheet winning streak. While La Albiceleste are one of the favourites in this tournament, world football is majorly expecting a comfortable win for them. Not only Messi but the other Argentine players are also in great touch, including Lautaro Martínez, Ángel Di María, and youngster Julián Álvarez.
On the other hand, Saudi Arabia are hoping to begin their sixth FIFA World Cup journey with a stunning result. While a win against the in-form Argentina will definitely put them in a special place in world football, a draw will also be enough to motivate them for this tournament. However, the Green Falcons’ recent performances were not much solid enough to strongly dreaming any of these big football surprises.
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ARG vs SAU Team News
(Argentina)
Argentine fans are in big relief after their captain Lionel Messi clarified his no fitness issue as the legendary player is ready to begin this World Cup.
Nicolas Gonzalez and Joaquín Correa are out from the tournament due to injuries, as Angel Correa and Thiago Almeda are respectively replacing them.
Cristian Romero, Papu Gomez and Paulo Dybala are also struggling with injuries.
(Saudi Arabia)
Captain Salman Al-Faraj is nicely recovering from a shoulder injury and is reportedly expected to start their tournament opener. Otherwise, the Green Falcons are fine as a team.
ARG vs SAU Predicted Lineups
Argentina (ARG): Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Germán Pezzella, Nicolás Otamendi, Marcos Acuña; Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi (Captain), Lautaro Martínez, Ángel Di María
Saudi Arabia (SAU): Mohammed Al-Owais; Mohammed Al-Burayk, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Ali Al-Bulayhi, Yasser Al-Shahrani; Mohamed Kanno, Abdulellah Al-Malki; Firas Al-Buraikan, Salman Al-Faraj (Captain), Salem Al-Dawsari; Saleh Al-Shehri
Check here FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia - World Cup Records and Stats and FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina - World Cup Records and Stats
ARG vs SAU Dream11 Team Prediction
GK: E Martinez
DEF: Y Al-Shahrani, M Acuna, N Otamendi
MID: S Al Dawsari S Al-Faraj, R De Paul, A Di Maria
FW: S Al-Shehri, L Martinez, L Messi
Vice-captain: A Di Maria
Captain: L Messi
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