1. After the surprise lost against Saudi Arabia, Argentina done their job and win the next 2 games. It was important because in this way, Argentina also avoided to play against France in this round.
With elemination of many top national teams, Argentina is now one of the favorites for the final win.
Coach Scaloni managed to crate a group of course leaded by Messi who scored 2 goals so far, but also many other players are giving good answers like Enzo Fernandez, Mcallister or Julian Alvarez.
For this game maybe one change is expected. Di Maria is doubtful and will be replaced from Dybala. The striker of Roma have failed so far to show any of his abilities, today he can have a good chance.
Australia in other hand is in this stage after 16-years. They managed to qualify from a difficult group with France, Tunisia and Denmark.
Australia, although they are clearly underdogs on paper, have proven to be a very solid and organized.
Even without big names (the two heroes are Duke and Leckie, who play respectively on home and in Japan) they hope to put the Argentina with their aggressive and vertical football.
I think this should be a difficult game for both teams. No mistakes are allowed. Probably we should see a defensive game from Australia.
Probable lineups:
ARGENTINA (4-3-3): E. Martinez; Molina, Otamendi, Romero, Acuna; Enzo Fernandez, De Paul, Mac Allister; Julian Alvarez, Messi, Di Maria.
AUSTRALIA (4-1-4-1): Ryan; Karacic, Souttar, Rowles, Behich; Mooy; Leckie, Irvine, McGree, Goodwin; Duke.
2. A very interesting game between Netherlands and USA. They conceded very little in defense. The total score is 5 goals, the bare minimum to achieve the minimum objective. However, Van Dijk and his team have never really convinced as they had done in the last Nations League or in the world qualifiers. The only positive note is the explosion of Cody Gakpo scoring three goals. Maybe lack of experience can be feeled in this lebvel.
Coach Van Gaal will not give up on his 3-4-1-2 even in this game. In attack should be the return of Depay who will join Gapko. The only doubt is in def between Timber and De Ligt.
USA fully deserved their qualification in this stage. They managed to stop England, Wales and win against Iran. Coach Gregg Berhalter is at the charge of a young national team that plays good football and can count on some interesting players such as Dest, McKennie, Musah and Weah.
I think they have all the weapons to put in difficulties this unexperienced Netherlands, like they did against England.
Probable lineups:
NETHERLANDS (3-4-1-2): Noppert; Timber, van Dijk, Aké; Dumfries, de Roon, F. de Jong, Blind; Klaassen; Gakpo, Depay.
USA (4-3-3): Turner; Dest, Carter-Vickers, Ream, Robinson; McKennie, Adams, Musah; Weah, Sargent, Pulisic.
GL!
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1. 在意外输给沙特阿拉伯之后，阿根廷完成了他们的工作，赢得了接下来的两场比赛。这很重要，因为通过这种方式，阿根廷也避免了在这轮比赛中对阵法国。
由于许多顶级国家队被淘汰，阿根廷现在是最终夺冠的热门球队之一。
教练斯卡尔罗尼成功地组建了一支队伍，其中梅西目前已经打进2球，但其他球员也给出了不错的答案，如恩佐·费尔南德斯、麦卡利斯特或朱利安·阿尔瓦雷斯。
对于这款游戏，可能会有一个改变。迪马里亚很有可能被迪巴拉取代。罗马的前锋到目前为止还没有显示出他的能力，今天他将有很好的机会。
另一方面，澳大利亚在16年后正处于这个阶段。他们与法国、突尼斯和丹麦分在一个困难的小组，成功出线。
澳大利亚队虽然在纸面上明显处于下风，但事实证明他们是一支非常坚实和有组织的球队。
即使没有大名鼎鼎的球星(两位英雄分别是杜克和莱基，他们分别在美国和日本踢球)，他们也希望用他们进攻性和垂直的足球把阿根廷打得落花。
我认为这对两队来说都是一场艰难的比赛。不允许出错。也许我们应该看一场来自澳大利亚的防守比赛。
可能的阵容:
阿根廷队(4-3-3):E.马丁内斯;莫利纳、奥塔门迪、罗梅罗、阿库纳;恩佐·费尔南德斯，德·保罗，麦克·阿利斯特;朱利安·阿尔瓦雷斯，梅西，迪玛利亚。
澳大利亚(4-1-4-1):瑞安;卡拉契奇、苏塔、罗尔斯、贝赫;Mooy;莱基、欧文、麦格力、古德温;杜克大学。
2. 荷兰和美国之间的一场非常有趣的比赛。他们在防守上几乎没有失手。总分是5个目标，达到最低目标的最低要求。然而，范迪克和他的球队从来没有像上次国家联赛和世预赛那样让人信服。唯一值得肯定的是科迪·贾克波的三粒进球。也许在这个层面可以感受到经验的缺乏。
范加尔教练即使在这场比赛中也不会放弃他的3-4-1-2阵型。进攻端应该是德佩的回归，他将加入加普科。唯一的疑点是伍德和德莱特之间的分歧。
美国在这个阶段完全有资格获得他们的资格。他们成功地阻止了英格兰和威尔士，并战胜了伊朗。教练格雷格·伯哈尔特执教的这支年轻的国家队踢得很好，可以依靠一些有趣的球员，如德斯特、麦肯尼、穆萨和维阿。
我认为他们有足够的武器让经验不足的荷兰陷入困境，就像对阵英格兰一样。
可能的阵容:
荷兰(3-4-1-2):诺佩尔;Timber, van Dijk, Aké;邓弗里斯，德·鲁昂，f·德容，布兰德;克拉森;Gakpo Depay。
美国队(4-3-3):特纳;Dest, Carter-Vickers, Ream, Robinson;麦肯尼、亚当斯、穆萨;萨金特，普利西奇。
GL !
