2022 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals the Netherlands vs Argentina: Where To Watch, Live Streaming, Date, Timing, Squad, Lineups, Venue:
The Netherlands are planning to spoil Lionel Messi’s party at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, by ending his dream of winning the competition in his final shot at it. Louis van Gaal once again faces the talismanic forward and his Argentina in a knockout game at the World Cup, after having come up against them during the semifinals of the 2014 tournament. Argentina triumphed on penalty shootouts to make the final, while the Netherlands had to be content with a third place finish, which was also Van Gaal’s final game in charge.
But the veteran Dutch coach is now back with the national team for a third spell, as he hopes to finally have one over Messi and co. The Netherlands probably go up against the best version of Messi in an Argentine shirt, and one of the best national teams in recent years, who have only lost one of their previous 40 games in all competitions. But Van Gaal seems confident against Argentina, as he claimed in his recent presser, he has laid out a plan to stop the seven-time Ballon d’or winner.
But is there way to stop the ‘La Pulga’? Though there are no guarantees he can be stopped, one man certainly knows a thing or two about that. Virgil van Dijk and Messi have locked horns at club level, with both of them having a win over each other. But all’s at stake here and Messi won’t want to lose this one. However, as the Dutch centre-back recently pointed out, this Argentina is more than just Messi.
Lionel Scaloni has set-up his team brilliantly, taking the pressure off his captain to deliver. Messi is a wandering wizard in this Argentina side, as the other 10 members have stepped up massively for their captain and country. The former Barca player has never received such immense support from his teammates on the field, as is evident from Argentina’s defeat in the final of the 2014 World Cup final. The La Albiceleste are well equipped this time to go all the way in Qatar, and Messi will want the same in his last ever appearance at a FIFA World Cup.
2022 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals the Netherlands vs Argentina: Where To Watch, Live Streaming, Date, Timing, Squad, Lineups, Venue
The Netherlands and Argentina will battle out in their semifinal clash at the Lusail Stadium, with an eye to return to the same arena for the final. The kick-off will take place at 12:30 AM [IST].
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 10 December 2022 | the Netherlands vs Argentina | 12:30 AM | Lusail Stadium |
the Netherlands vs Argentina – Squads
the Netherlands
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Bijlow, Pasveer, Noppert |
| Defenders | Dumfries, Frimpong, Van Dijk, Timber, Ake, De Ligt, De Vrij, Blind, Malacia |
| Midfielders | De Jong, Simons, Klaassen, Berghuis, Koopmeiners, Taylor, De Roon |
| Attackers | Memphis, Bergwijn, Gakpo, Lang, Janssen, De Jong, Weghorst |
Predicted Line-up:
Noppert; Timber, Van Dijk, Ake; Dumfries, De Jong, De Roon, Blind; Klaassen; Gakpo, Depay
Argentina
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Martinez, Rulli, Armani |
| Defenders | Molina, Montiel, Pezzella, Otamendi, Romero, Martinez, Tagliafico, Acuna, Foyth |
| Midfielders | Rodriguez, De Paul, Palacios, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Gomez, Paredes |
| Attackers | Messi, Correa, Martinez, Dybala, Alvarez, Almada, Di Maria |
Predicted Line-up:
Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna; Fernandez, De Paul, Mac Allister; Di Maria, Messi, Alvarez
the Netherlands vs Argentina – Where to watch, Livestreaming
This 2022 FIFA World Cup mouthwatering quarterfinal tie can be watched on television in India on the Sports18 SD and HD channels. For livestreaming of the game, tune into the JioCinema app.