The third day of the World Cup has begun in Qatar, and thus the teams in groups C and D begin. Before the Polish national team plays against Mexico (this game to. 17:00), the fight in group C will begin with the match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia.
Argentina – Saudi Arabia. Messi’s last World Cup, Scaloni surprises in midfield
Leo Messi appeared at a press conference before Argentina’s match against Saudi Arabia. The Paris Saint-Germain footballer has said the World Cup in Qatar could be his last. – This is probably my last chance to make this big dream come true. It’s a beautiful thing that many people outside Argentina want us to win the World Cup. Winning the Copa America made us work a little differently, but we’re having fun and not to worry Results personal,” Messi said.
The Argentines are approaching the tournament after a 5-0 friendly win against the United Arab Emirates, where Angel Di Maria scored two goals and Julian Alvarez, Leo Messi and Joaquin Correa added goals. Arabia, in turn, won 1-0 with Iceland in November friendlies, drew 1-1 with Panama and lost 0-1 to Croatia.
In the case of the composition of Saudi Arabia, there is no surprise and Herve Renard has bet on a proven eleven. Lionel Scaloni, on the other hand, surprised with the choice in midfield, where Alejandro Gomez will play alongside Rodrigo De Paul and Leandro Paredes of the Sevilleand not, for example, Enzo Fernandez from Benfica Lisbon. Midfielder Guido Rodriguez will miss the match with the flu True Betis.
The Argentina-Saudi Arabia line-ups:
Argentina: Emiliano Martinez – Nicolas Tagliafico, Nicolas Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina – Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alejandro Gomez – Angel Di Maria, Lautaro MartinezLeo Messi
Saudi Arabia: Mohammed Al-Owais – Yasser Al-Shahrani, Ali Al-Bulayhi, Hassan Al-Tambakti, Saud Abdulhamid – Abdulelah Al-Malki, Mohamed Kanno, Salman Al-Faraj – Salem Al-Dawsari, Saleh Al-Shehri, Firas Al- Buraikan
