Argentina will lock horns with the Netherlands for a spot in the semi-finals today at 7:00 pm GMT, at Lusail Stadium. Here’s Argentina vs Netherlands Starting XI.
The Netherlands took down the USA by a 3-1 victory to reach the quarter-finals. On the other hand, Argentina survived a late scare against the Socceroos to win by 2-1 goals.
The winner of this game will face Croatia in the semi-finals.
Argentina vs Netherlands | Quarter-Finals
Date: Friday, 9 December 2022
Start Time: 4:00 pm Argentina Time | 8:00 pm Dutch Time
Venue: Lusail Stadium
Live: FOX, Telemundo, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, TSN, ITV1, ITVX, BBC One, BBC iPlayer
Argentina’s Starting XI vs Netherlands
| Formation | 3-5-2 |
| Manager | Lionel Scaloni |
| Goalkeeper | Emi Martinez |
| Defender | Romero, Otamendi, Lisandro M |
| Midfielder | Molina, De Paul, Enzo F, Allister, Acuna |
| Forward | Messi, Alvarez |
Team News:
Lionel Scaloni switches to three-at-the-back. Otamendi, Romero, and Lisandro Martinez all will start at the heart of the defense.
Angel Di Maria starts on the bench. Rodrigo de Paul is fit to start. Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez take the frontline.
Netherlands Starting XI vs Argentina
| Formation | 3-4-1-2 |
| Manager | Louis van Gaal |
| Goalkeeper | Noppert |
| Defender | Timber, van Dijk, Ake |
| Midfielder | Dumfries, de Roon, de Jong, Blind; Gakpo |
| Forward | Bergwijn, Depay |
Team News:
Louis van Gaal makes only one change. Steven Bergwijn comes in for Klaassen. Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo will be crucial in the frontline.
