The Argentine National Team makes its World Cup debut after playing a final friendly with a win against the United Arab Emirates (5-0) and holds a record 36 games without defeats, which was enough to qualify for the World Cup in second position. in addition to becoming champion of the Copa América 2021 and the Finalissima 2022.
The coach of the national team, lionel scaloniwill feature the Argentine star Lionel Messi from the beginning, since the alarms went off when he worked two days in a differentiated way due to a slight muscular overload but in the end he will be in the lead together with angel di maria Y Lautaro Martinez.
As for the rest of the team, the doubt in defense settles on the left side, since the place is disputed hand in hand by Nicolás Tagliafico and Marcos Acuña, although the former would take a light advantage over the Sevilla player from Spain.
In this way, the rest of the defense will be made up of Nahuel Molina, Cristian “Cuti” Romero and Nicolás Otamendi, who will be in charge of providing security for goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez.
In addition, in the midfield that will have Leandro Paredes and Rodrigo De Paul as fixed, the person in charge of making up for the absence of Giovani Lo Celso would be Alejandro “Papu” Gómez after winning the fight against Alexis MacAllister.
What time do Argentina vs Saudi Arabia play?
The debut of the “Scaloneta” in the World Cup will be on Tuesday 22, at 7:00 in the morning (Argentine time).
Where to watch Argentina vs Saudi Arabia
The game will be broadcast live through TyC Sports and Public TV. While streaming through TyC Sports Play. Also through the platforms of cable operators such as Flow, DirecTV Go and Telecentro Play, among others.
formations
Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero or Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Otamendi, Marcos Acuña or Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister or Alejandro Gómez; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria. DT: Lionel Scaloni.
Saudi Arabia: Mohammed Al-Owais, Mohamed Al-Burayk, Abdulelah Al-Amiri, Ali Al-Bulayhi, Yasser Al-Shahrani, Sami Al-Najei, Mohamed Kanno, Hattan Bahebri, Salman Al-Faraj, Salem Al-Dawsari and Firas Al-Buraikan . DT: Herve Renard.
Stadium: Lusail Stadium.
Referee: To be confirmed.
Source: Ambito
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