FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina, Netherlands Eye Quarters as Last 16 Kicks Off
News 18Australia take on Lionel Messi’s Argentina in a David v Goliath World Cup showdown while the United States look to ambush the Netherlands as the World Cup knockout rounds get under way on Saturday. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Coach Gregg Berhalter’s USA squad booked their spot in the last 16 with a 1-0 win over Iran to secure second place in Group B behind England. “Forget who is theoretically favourites and let’s play football.” Australia coach Graham Arnold meanwhile said he expects the Socceroos to raise their game once more against the star-studded Argentines. “Playing against that type of talent, and that name I think resonates right across the world — it’s a football nation and it is inspiring to play against them.” Last-gasp Korea The group phase ended in dramatic fashion on Friday when South Korea reached the knockout phase with an injury-time winning goal against Portugal to set up a meeting with mighty Brazil.