Argentina will face Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium at 10:00 UTC in the first match of Group C in the world cup.
Argentina, who are unbeaten in 36 matches, will expect nothing less than victory against Saudi Arabia.Scaloni’s squad steps up to make Messi’s last World Cup opener a resounding success.
Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, has very little chance of success. They can be satisfied with a draw at Lusail Stadium.
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🗓 Grupo C – Fecha 1
⚽️ @Argentina 🇦🇷 – #ArabiaSaudita 🇸🇦
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Alarm bells started ringing when it was reported that Lionel Messi had trained individually. But the air has been cleared that the PSG forward is not suffering from any injury and it was simply by choice.
Lisandro Martinez and Exequiel Palacios were also working indoors but should be fit to feature. However, Joaquin Correa has been withdrawn with Thiago Almada taking his place.
Saudi Arabia
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⏱ | 3 : 00 pm KSA
🏟 | Lusail Stadium
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Midfielder Riyadh Sharahili is suffering from a muscular problem and is likely to miss the tie while defender Hassan Tambakti refrained from training due to some discomfort.
Meanwhile, veteran forward Fahad Al-Muwallad has been left out after he failed a drug test.