Netherlands Vs. Argentina World Cup Quarterfinal TV Channel, Kickoff Time, Live Stream for FREE, Team News, and Prediction

In a CLASSIC World Cup quarterfinal on Friday, HOLLAND will play Argentina.

United States was easily defeated 3-1 by Louis van Gaal’s team, securing their place in the round of eight.

But now that they’re going up against Argentina and Lionel Messi, they’re going to have their toughest test yet.

The 35-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward, who scored three goals and put on a standout performance against Australia, has been in outstanding form in Qatar.

He hopes to win the one trophy that has eluded him throughout his career by competing in his fifth and final World Cup.

Messi has the talent to propel the South Americans into the semifinals, but can he do it?

How Did They Get Here?

Between the two convincing victories over Senegal and Qatar was a disappointing draw against Ecuador.

The Dutch then defeated the USA 3-1 in the second round, putting forth their best effort to date in Qatar.

One of THE greatest World Cup upsets occurred when Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia 2-1 in their opening match.

However, victories over Mexico and Poland ensured that they won the group, and they then defeated Australia 2-1 in the round of 16 to advance.

What is the Team News and Any Injuries to Worry About?

Jeremie Frimpong and Stefan de Vrij both recovered from minor injuries in time for the match, giving Van Gaal a full roster to choose from ahead of Friday’s match.

For the victory over Australia, Papu Gomez of Argentina took the place of Angel Di Maria, but he was forced to leave the game in the 50th minute with a sprained ankle.

Gomez is now doubtful for the game, but Di Maria is anticipated to return after a quad issue.

Who Will Be the Star Men?

Argentina’s star player is obvious, but there are other players to keep an eye on besides Messi.

In both games, Julian Alvarez scored thanks to outstanding performances against Poland and Australia.

Another player to watch out for in Lionel Scaloni’s squad is midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Cody Gakpo has emerged as Holland’s top player thus far, while wingback Denzel Dumfries stunned the USA with an outstanding performance.

Memphis Depay, who scored a goal in the round of 16, is also getting back into shape and might be essential to them for the remainder of the competition.

What’s the Head to Head?

Nine times in the past, Holland and Argentina have faced off, with four victories, two draws, and three losses for the Dutch.

Among their most well-known encounters was Holland’s 4-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup group stage of 1974. However, the South Americans later exacted revenge on Holland by defeating them 3-1 in the championship match four years later.

With the help of THAT infamous Dennis Bergkamp goal, Holland defeated Argentina in the 1998 World Cup quarterfinals.

However, after a dull 120 minutes in which no goals were scored, Argentina defeated the Netherlands in their most recent match in the 2014 tournament’s semifinals.

SunSport Prediction

There will be fierce competition between these two equally skilled teams in this game. Expect a tight 90 minutes, with Argentina having a chance to win it in overtime. 1-2 Argentina (after extra-time)

When is Netherlands Vs Argentina?

• Netherland’s mouth-watering fixture against Argentina will take place on Friday, December 9.
• At 7 o’clock UK time, the World Cup quarterfinal match is set to begin.
• The venue for this exciting match is Lusali Stadium, which has seating for an incredible 88, 966 spectators.
• 2014’s World Cup semifinals saw Argentina eliminate Holland on penalties.

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Article source: thesun.co.uk