The die has been cast since 1 April, when the draw was held in Doha. However, at the time, there were still three teams to complete in the Qatar World Cup match. Two and a half months later, everything is solved. Wales finished first, leaving Ukraine out, to complete Group B. Subsequently it was the turn of Australia, who eliminated Peru thanks to the parade of their dancing goalkeeper on penalties and will participate in Group D. E the last ticket was in the hands of Costa Rica, who won the tug-of-war against New Zealand, which will complete Group B.

The rivals of Argentina

Argentina, meanwhile, already knew its rivals. It’s up to them to play in Group C alongside Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland, in a group that will have several interesting matches. The hand of the former San Lorenzo coach Bora Milutinović wanted Lionel Scaloni’s team to debut against Saudi Arabia in Lusail Stadium Tuesday 22 November at 7 am (1 pm in Qatar).

Secondly, Lionel Messi’s team will have to contend with the Mexican team, which today is led by an old acquaintance: Gerardo Martino. Tata comes among the questions of the Aztec press after some erratic performances in the qualifying rounds and in the last friendlies. that match will be Saturday 26 November, at 4:00 pm in Argentina (10:00 pm in Qatar), also at the Lusail Stadium.

The closure will be against one of the more complicated rivals. Because Poland was born from the hand of Robert Lewandowski, the Bayern Munich striker who competed hand in hand with Messi for the Ballon d’Or, an intractable scorer, will be a hard obstacle to Argentina’s aspirations. The match with Poland will be played in Stage 974Wednesday 30 November at 4pm

Background

Argentina’s record with Group C rivals is quite unique and has some interesting stories. Against Saudi Arabia, the team with which he will make his debut, they have met four times, with two wins by Albiceleste and two draws. None for the World Cup, although there is a precedent in the King Fahd Cup, the forerunner of the Confederations Cup.

The last match between the two teams dates back to November 14, 2012, a boring 0-0 for the team then led by Tata Martino.

Even against Mexico the record is favorable: They have played 30 times, with 15 Argentine wins, 11 draws and 4 Tri wins. They also met three times at the World Cup, all in favor of Argentina: 6-3 in Uruguay 1930, 2-1 in Germany 2006 (the afternoon of Maxi Rodríguez’s shoe) and 3-1 in South Africa 2010.

Against Poland, Argentina played 11 times, with 6 wins in the national team, 2 draws and 3 Polish victories. In the World Cup there are two games, a 3-2 defeat in Germany 1974 and a 2-0 victory in Argentina 1978.

The opening match will be Senegal-Holland

the meeting Senegal-Netherlandscorresponding to Group A, will certainly be the one that opens the World Cup, according to the official calendar approved by FIFA after the draw that took place this Friday in Doha.

At first it was expected that the opening match would be Qatar-Ecuador, but in the end it will be the clash between Senegalese and the Dutch, which will be the one that starts at 7 am from Argentina (Qatar 13:00) Monday 21 November at Al Thumama Stadium.

The host nation’s match will take place at the Al Bayt stadium from 1pm (7pm in Qatar), after England-Iranwhich will be played at 10 (16 in Qatar) at Khalifa International.

The first day will end at 16:00 (Qatar 22) with the United States-Wales.

Who could Argentina play against in the round of 16?

Should they qualify for the next round, Argentina will play again for one weekend. If he qualifies as first in Group C, he will play the Saturday 3rd December at 4pm at Al Rayyan Stadium against the second in Group D there are France, Denmark, Tunisia and Australia in that group.

In the event of a second departure, the Sunday 4th December at 10am at Al Thumamma Stadium against the winner of Group D. A crossover similar to that of 2018 could be repeated, when he had to face Kylian Mbappé’s France.

when playing the final

The The final of the Qatar 2022 World Cup will be played on Sunday 18 December at 16:00 at the Lusail stadium. Everyone’s wish is that the Argentine team have the revenge they deserve there.