Netherlands vs Argentina Match Details
Match: Netherlands vs Argentina, Quarter Final | Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup
Date: 10 December 2022
Time: 1.00 AM (GMT+6), 12.30 AM (GMT+5.5)
Venue: Lusail Stadium, Qatar
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The World Cup football quarter-final match known as The Greatest Show on Earth will face Netherlands vs Argentina.
In the last 16, the Netherlands defeated the United States 3–1 and Argentina beat Australia 2–1 to book their place in the quarterfinals.
Failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup. They were not in the list of favorites from the beginning in this World Cup. However, Louis van Gaul’s disciples turned around in the main stage. The team proved their mettle with a win and a draw in the group stage.
Argentina were the hot favorites at the start of the tournament. The team entered the main stage with 36 consecutive matches unbeaten. However, in the first match, Messi’s team suffered a 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia. From there, the Latin American team is progressing well in the title race by picking up 3 consecutive wins.
FIFA ranking 8th team Netherlands will face third team Argentina in this match. The game is a tough test for both the teams.
Netherlands vs Argentina Match Highlights
The Netherlands made the quarter-finals in their last four World Cups three times. Among them, they qualified to play in the semi-finals in 2010 and 2014. But the title is still not seen. In the World Cup in Qatar, the Netherlands will want to overcome the obstacles of the strong Argentina depending on Gakpo, which is gradually getting stronger.
Lionel Messi is one of the greatest players of all time in Argentina team. He is desperate to give the title to the team in his last World Cup. When Messi shines, the fate of the match is decided. Messi has been in good form with three goals since the start of the World Cup. Alvarez and Alistair accompany him. With them all on fire, it will be difficult for the Netherlands to counter them.
Netherlands vs Argentina Head to Head
The Netherlands and Argentina have met in nine matches so far. Of these, Netherlands won four matches and Argentina won three matches. The remaining two matches were drawn. In the 2014 World Cup, the Netherlands withdrew from the World Cup after losing to Argentina.
Netherlands vs Argentina Team News
Injured Papu Gomez was forced to come off the field in the match against Australia, but there is a possibility of playing in this match. Although not seen against Australia, Di Maria can be seen in this match.
On the other hand, injury-free Netherlands will play with a full strength team.
Netherlands vs Argentina squad
Netherlands squad
Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord), Andries Noppert (Heerenveen), Remko Pasveer (Ajax)
Defenders: Stefan de Vrij (Inter MIlan), Jurrien Timber (Ajax), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen),Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Tyrell Malacia (Manchester United), Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool), Daley Blind (Ajax), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan)
Midfielders: Steven Berghuis (Ajax), Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Xavi Simons (PSV), Kenneth Taylor (Ajax), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Davy Klaassen (Ajax)
Attackers: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax), Vincent Janssen (Antwerp,) Noa Lang (Club Brugge), WoutWeghorst (Besiktas), Luuk de Jong (PSV), Memphis Depay (Barcelona), Cody Gakpo (PSV Eindhoven)
Argentina squad
Goalkeeper: Franco Armani, Geronimo Rulli, Damian Martinez
Defender: Juan Foyth, Nicolas Tagliafico, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Lisandro Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, German Pezzella
Midfielder: Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Palacios, Thiago Almada, Alejandro Gomez, Rodriguez Guido, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Acuna
Forward: Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Paulo Dybala, Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria, Angel Correa
Netherlands vs Argentina Prediction
Scorecard: Netherlands 1-2 Argentina
Although the Netherlands are ahead in the head-to-head match, Argentina are clear favorites in this match considering their recent form.
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