Argentina vs Saudi Arabia, Worldcup 2022 GROUP STAGE
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Argentina vs Saudi Arabia — Worldcup at Lusail Iconic Stadium.
- Argentina 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Saudi Arabia 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bastian Dankert
- Referee Slavko Vincic
- Referee Tomaz Klancnik
- Referee Andraz Kovacic
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Maguette N'Diaye (Senegal)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Key Stats
100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history -
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Argentina gets underway.
- 5' Hassan Altambakti has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Lionel Messi puts Argentina on the lead.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Saudi Arabia is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 28' GOAL! Lautaro Martinez scores on 28. Assisted by Alejandro Gomez
- 33' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 38' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Saudi Arabia needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' The whistle greets Salman Al-Faraj as he departs to be replaced by Nawaf Al-Abid.
- 49' Goal! Saleh Al-Shehri scores his 1 goal in 7 matches.
- 53' What a strike from Salem Al-Dawsari! The score is 2-2.
- 54' Sensational shot from Salem Al-Dawsari. Saudi Arabia is back in the lead.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Lisandro Martinez. He replaces Christian Romero on 59 minute.
- 60' Another change for Argentina made on 60 minute. Alejandro Gomez leaves to be changed by Julian Alvarez.
- 65' Saudi Arabia is showing some good football. However, Saudi Arabia are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 67' Abdulelah Al Malki was booked on 67.
- 71' Argentina manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marcos Acuna is hanging Nicolas Tagliafico on the field on 71 minute.
- 75' Ali Al-Boleahi is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
- 78' It is a substitution in Saudi Arabia team. Saleh Al-Shehri is replaced by Sultan Al Ghanam on 78 minute.
- 80' Saudi Arabia receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 80.
- 82' The referee calls foul for Saud Abdulhamid. He receives a Yellow card.
- 87' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 88' It’s a booking for Saudi Arabia player. Nawaf Al-Abid gets a Yellow card.
- 89' Time for substitution for Saudi Arabia. Nawaf Al-Abid is replaced by Abdulelah Al Amri.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Mohammed Al Burayk. He replaces Yasir Al Shahrani on 90 minute.
- 90' Saudi Arabia player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Saudi Arabia players.
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Argentina
Starting XI- 23
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- 3
- 11
- 10
- 17
- 22
- 7
- 5
- 13
- 26
Bench- 2
- 12
- 15
- 21
- 6
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8
Marcos Acuna ↑ 71'
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- 14
- 4
- 20
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25
Lisandro Martinez ↑ 59'
- 16
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9
Julian Alvarez ↑ 59'
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24
Enzo Fernandez ↑ 59'
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Coach Lionel ScaloniSaudi Arabia
Starting XI- 21
- 12
- 5
- 13
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7
Salman Al-Faraj ↓ Nawaf Al-Abid 45'
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- 23
- 10
- 11
- 9
- 17
Bench- 1
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- 4
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6
Mohammed Al Burayk ↑ 90'
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 20
- 24
- 26
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25
Haitham Asiri ↑ 89'
- 19
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18
Nawaf Al-Abid ↑ 45'
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2
Sultan Al Ghanam ↑ 78'
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Coach Herve Renard -
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