The much-anticipated Argentina vs Saudi Arabia game kicked off at 4 p.m. (Bangladesh time). It took only 10 minutes to find the net for Argentina as Lionel Messi scored from the penalty.
Saudi Arabia started the game with a 4-1-4-1 formation, while Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni deployed a 4-4-2 formation. Argentina has tried to build an attack from the back line by playing a short pass between them. In the process, Argentina earned a corner kick. Leo Messi took the corner kick, but a Saudi Arabian defender fouled midfielder Leandro Paredes. The referee checked with the VAR to find out whether it was a foul. The reply showed it was a foul, so the decision went in favour of Argentina.
Lionel Messi stepped up and calmly placed the ball in the left side corner, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead.
Best 2022 World Cup Predictions for 22nd November 2022 Matches and other games
| Time | League | Match | Tip | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | WC | Argentina vs Saudi Arabia | 1 | |
| 13:00 | WC | Denmark vs Tunisia | 1X | |
| 16:00 | WC | Mexico vs Poland | 1X | |
| 19:00 | WC | France vs Australia | 1 | |