The stakes will be high when Argentina and Australia clash at theAhmad bin Ali Stadium on Saturday, December 3, as a ticket to the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals will be up for grabs.
Having recovered from a shocking defeat to Saudi Arabia in their debut, Lionel Messi and company are once again with their confidence through the roof. Argentina arrived in Qatar as a strong candidate, and now they’re favorites to have a deep run.
The Socceroos, however, have already shown their credentials in this World Cup. Australia took down Tunisia before producing an upset against Denmark, which saw them clinch a spot in the next round. Though it’s been a long time, these nationshave faced each other in the past.
Argentina vs. Australia: Head-to-Head
Argentina and Australia have met on seven occasions, though Saturday’s game will be the first World Cup meeting between them. La Albiceleste have the upper hand in the all-time series with 5 victories, adraw and just one loss:
- 1988: Australia 4-1 Argentina (Friendly)
- 1992: Argentina 2-0 Australia (Friendly)
- October 1993: Australia 1-1 Argentina (World Cup Inter-continental playoffs)
- November1993: Argentina 1-0 Australia(World Cup Inter-continental playoffs)
- 1995: Argentina 2-0 Australia (Friendly)
- 2005: Argentina 4-2 Australia (FIFA Confederations Cup)
- 2007: Argentina 1-0 Australia (Friendly)
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