Under the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, two teams of Group C, Argentina and Saudi Arabia, are locking their horns on Tuesday afternoon.
Argentina, which are considered to be the strongest in the group, is looking to get off to a good start in this World Cup with a win today. Lionel Scaloni's Argentina remained unbeaten in their last 36 matches.
However, Scaloni said that Saudi Arabia should not be taken lightly. He said that Saudi Arabia have a team with technically strong and fast players.
The match will be played at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar. The match will start at 3:45 pm Nepali time.
Argentina
Two-time world champions Argentina lifted the World Cup in 1978 and 1986. In 1930, 1990 and 2014, the team was limited to runners-up. Argentina have won 47 out of 81 World Cup matches.
Argentina did not participate in the 1938, 1950 and 1954 and 1970 World Cups.
Argentina are planning to lift the World Cup after 1986.
In this World Cup, many eyes will be on the Argentine star Lionel Messi. Messi is playing in the World Cup for the last time.
Messi will be supported by Paulo Dybala, Martinez and Julian Alvarez.
It remains to be seen how Argentina, with a strong attacking team, will break down the opposition's defense.
Argentina team
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Geronimo Rulli and Franco Armani
Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, German Pizella, Nicolas Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Taglifeco, Marcos Acuna, Juan Foyth
Midfielders: Guido Rodriguez, Rodrigo de Paul, Xuevel Palacios, Alexis McAllister, Enzo Fernandez, Alejandro Gomez, Leandro Paredes
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Angel Correa, Lautaro Martinez, Paulo Dybala, Julian Alvarez, Thiago Almada, Angel Di Maria
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia have participated in the World Cup five times in their history. Saudi Arabia participated in 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2018.
Saudi Arabia, which did not participate in 2010 and 2014, was limited to the first round in 2018. Saudi Arabia, who have created the image of a weak team in the World Cup, have won only 3 out of 16 matches in the World Cup, scoring 11 goals.
Saudi Arabia's midfielder Salman Al Faraz is the key player. Saudi Arabia's head coach Herve Renard has announced the squad for the World Cup, keeping Al Hilal's midfielder Salman Al-Faraj, who was injured in a friendly match, in the team.
In Group C, Saudi Arabia will face strong teams Argentina, Mexico and Poland.
Saudi Arabian team
Goalkeepers: Mohammed Al-Owais, Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Mohammad Al-Yami
Defenders: Yasser Al-Shahrani, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Abdullah Al-Amri, Abdullah Madu, Hassan Tambqti, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Mohammed Al-Brek, Saud Abdulhamid
Midfielders: Salman Al-Faraj, Riyad Sharahili, Ali Al-Hassan, Mohammed Kanno, Abdullah Al-Malki, Sami Al-Najei, Abdullah Otaif-Al, Nasser Al-Dousari, Abdulrahman Al-Aboud, Salem Al, Hattan Bahebri.
Forwards: Fahad Al-Muwallad, Haitham Asiri, Saleh Al-Shehri, Firas Al-Buraikan
Head to head
Argentina and Saudi Arabia have yet to meet in the World Cup. However, Saudi Arabia and Argentina have faced each other four times. Out of which, Argentina have won two matches and two matches have ended in a tie.
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