Buoyed by a routine 2-0 win over Poland, Argentina will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they face Australia in the World Cup last 16.
La Albiceleste have been producing fine displays ever since they suffered a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia in their opener, and the bookies see them as hot favourites to beat the Socceroos.
Despite failing to convert a penalty kick in the triumph over Poland, a man to keep an eye on in Lionel Scaloni’s team will be Leo Messi.
Angel Di Maria is a major doubt after limping off with injury in Wednesday’s clash, but Scaloni has no other selection worries.
Meanwhile, Australia set up a meeting with Argentina by beating Denmark in their last group game, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in Saturday’s showdown.
David faces Goliath in Al Rayyan, meaning that anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise.
With no fresh injury worries to report, boss Graham Arnold is unlikely to make changes to the team that faced the Danes.
This match will be played on 03/12/2022 at 21:00
