Argentina – Saudi Arabia. Live score and goals, result, summary… Live the entry into the running in the 2022 World Cup of the Argentines and Lionel Messi against Saudi Arabia, this Tuesday in Qatar.
10:48 – Argentina-Scaloni: “The team is playing more quietly”
Argentinian coach Lionel Scaloni has transformed the Albiceleste since taking over the Argentinian team following the disappointing 2018 World Cup and elimination against France in the round of 16 (4-3). With the former La Coruña player at their helm, Argentina have not lost since the summer of 2019 and won the Copa America in 2021, which did the Argentine players a lot of good according to the coach: “Today today, the team plays much more quietly because the pressure of not having won is no longer there, he explained at a press conference on Monday. These are key things to win a World Cup and play liberated.
10:45 – 6th World Cup for Saudi Arabia
This is Saudi Arabia’s sixth appearance at the World Cup. The Saudis have passed the first round only once, in 1994, during their first participation. In Russia in 2018, they finished third in their group, behind Uruguay and Russia, with just one victory in three games.
10:42 – 18th World Cup for Argentina
Argentina is playing this year in Qatar the 18th World Cup in its history and the 13th in a row, the third longest series in progress after Brazil (22) and Germany (18th). The Albiceleste won the World Cup twice, at home in 1978 and in 1986 in Mexico, thanks to a certain Diego Maradona. Since 1978, Argentina have reached the final four times, winning two and losing two (1990 and 2014). Only Germany did better, with five finals including two successes, each time against the Argentines (in 1990 and 2014).
10:36 – Argentina-Messi: “A difficult game”
Uncertain for a few days for this first match of Argentina in this 2022 World Cup against Saudi Arabia, Lionel Messi will be present in a few minutes on the lawn of the Lusail stadium in Doha. With the intention of starting this World Cup well, despite the nervousness that could win the Argentinian ranks: “We hope to be able to continue doing what we have been doing for some time with this team. But it will be a difficult game, he said. – he explained at a press conference. Many in this group will be playing their first World Cup, there may be nervousness. But once the first five minutes are over, we will try to get what we came for. seek. Respecting the opponent, as always.”
10:30 – Argentina undefeated against the Saudis
If this meeting will be the first meeting of Argentina and Saudi Arabia in a World Cup, it is not the first match between the two nations. Unsurprisingly, the Albiceleste are undefeated against the Saudis in four games (two wins for two draws). The last confrontation between the two selections dates back to 2012 (0-0).
10:24 – Saudi Arabia: Renard chose a 4-3-3
On the side of Saudi Arabia, apart from the absence of striker Fahad Al-Muwallad “as a precautionary measure” for an infringement of anti-doping regulations, all the usual players are present for this entry in the running in the tournament . Hervé Renard chose a 4-3-3 this Tuesday against Argentina. Saudi Arabia’s starting XI: Al-Owais – Abdulhamid, Al-Tambakti, Al-Boleahi, Al-Sharhani – Al-Malki, Kanno, Al-Faraj – Al-Buraikan, Al-Shehri, Al-Dawsari.
10:18 – Argentina: Messi is a good starter
Uncertain for several years after training apart, Lionel Messi is well to start this Tuesday against Saudi Arabia for Argentina’s debut in this World Cup in Qatar. The PSG striker is accompanied by Lautaro Martinez up front, with Angel Di Maria and Papu Gomez on the sides. Argentina’s starting XI: E. Martinez – Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico – Di Maria, Paredes, De Paul, A. Gomez – Messi, L. Martinez.
10:12 – Ambitious Saudi Arabia
Far from being the favorite against Argentina on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia is not going ahead beaten for its entry into the running in this World Cup 2022. At the head of the Saudi selection for three years, the French coach Hervé Renard hopes to achieve the feat against the Argentinians in Doha. In qualifying, Saudi Arabia managed to finish ahead of Japan and Australia in the Asian zone, proof of the progress made in the latter. In 2018, the Saudis finished in 3rd place in their group, despite a heavy defeat in the opening match against Russia (5-0).
10:06 – Debut expected for Argentina
After England and the Netherlands entered the fray on Monday, another favorite for the final victory in this World Cup in Qatar makes its debut in the tournament. This Tuesday morning, it’s Argentina, who face Saudi Arabia for their first match in Group C (which also includes Mexico and Poland). A first a priori affordable for the Argentines against the team which seems to be the weakest of this group but whose teammates Lionel Messi will still have to be wary of.
10:00 – Hello everyone!
Hello and welcome to all to follow Argentina’s entry into the 2022 World Cup against Saudi Arabia! The kick-off of the meeting will be given at 11:00 a.m., French time, on the lawn of the Lusail stadium.