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Netherlands vs Argentina Preview

Netherlands vs Argentina Preview

Luay Ahmed

The Netherlands take on Argentina tonight in the second quarterfinal matchup of the day, in a match that kicks off at 10pm at the Lusail Stadium.

The Netherlands head into the game on the back of a 3-1 round of 16 victory over the USA, in what was their strongest performance in the tournament so far.

Argentina qualified to the quarterfinals after a 2-1 victory over Australia, in a match which saw Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez get on the scoresheet.

The Netherlands and Argentina have faced each other one 9 occasions at the World Cup prior to the 2022 World Cup, with Argentina winning on 2 occasions, and the Netherlands winning in 2 occasions, and 5 matches ending in a draw.

The most recent World Cup match between the sides came in 2014, with Argentina eventually losing in a penalty shootout to the Dutch.

Argentina line-up: E. Martínez; Romero, Otamendi, L. Martínez; Molina, De Paul, E. Fernández, Mac Allister, Acuña; Messi, Álvarez

Netherlands line-up: Noppert; Timber, van Dijk, Aké; Dumfries, de Jong, de Roon, Blind; Gakpo; Bergwijn, Depay