Holland vs Argentina World Cup: Team news, start time, channel
Holland and Argentina battle it out for a World Cup semi-final place in a mouth-watering Friday night clash… but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
- Holland play Argentina in the second World Cup quarter-final on Friday night
- Louis van Gaal’s side topped Group A with seven points and remained unbeaten
- They then dispatched the United States 3-1 to book their place in the last eight
- Argentina recovered from shock opening defeat by Saudi Arabia with two wins
- Lionel Messi was again on target as they defeated Australia 2-1 in the last-16
- Click here for the latest World Cup 2022 news, fixtures, live action and results
Holland and Argentina contest the second of the World Cup quarter-finals in what promises to be an engrossing contest under the Friday night lights.
Louis van Gaal’s Dutch side have been functional and efficient rather than eye-catching so far in the tournament but they remain unbeaten.
Holland topped Group A having beaten Senegal and hosts Qatar with a draw against Ecuador sandwiched in between.
Holland’s players celebrate Memphis Depay (left) scoring against the USA in the last-16
Argentina celebrate after Julian Alvarez put them two goals to the good against Australia
They were then forced to step up a gear in their last-16 clash with the United States, eventually winning 3-1.
Argentina were victims of a seismic World Cup shock when they lost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their opening group game, but recovered with wins over Mexico and Poland to top Group C.
Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez were then on target as Argentina overcame Australia 2-1 to book their quarter-final place.
Sportsmail has everything you need to know about the quarter-final fixture.
When is Holland vs Argentina?
The World Cup quarter-final between Holland and Argentina will take place on Friday December 9.
The kick-off time in Qatar is at 10pm, which is 7pm in the United Kingdom, 2pm in the United States (EST) and 5am Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Date Friday December 9
Kick-off 10pm Qatar, 7pm United Kingdom, 2pm United States EST and 5am Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Holland’s Denzel Dumfries celebrates in style after opening the scoring against the USA
How to watch the match
In the United Kingdom, the Holland vs Argentina match will be broadcast live on BBC One ad streamed on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport Website.
In the United States, the fixture is going to be shown live on FOX, Telemundo, fubo TV, DirecTV Stream, Peacock Premium, Vidgo and Sling Blue.
Australian viewers can tune into the game via SBS, who will be televising every match during the 2022 World Cup. SBS On Demand will also stream the fixture for those on the move.
If you’re unable to watch the game live, you can relive the action via the FIFA YouTube Channel (Worldwide). The official YouTube channel will be posting highlight reels after each game.
Lionel Messi fired Argentina in front in their last-16 contest against Australia on Saturday
Where is Holland vs Argentina being played?
The quarter-final fixture will be played at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, which has a capacity of 88,966 (originally counted as about 80,000) and is comfortably the largest stadium being used at the Qatar World Cup.
It is situated in Lusail, some 23km north of the capital city Doha, where the majority of games are being played.
Construction on the Lusail Iconic Stadium began in 2017 and it was completed in November 2021, with the official inauguration coming on September 9 this year when it hosted the Lusail Super Cup.
It will host 10 matches during the World Cup, including the final on December 18.
Argentina already have mixed memories of the stadium because it was the scene of their shock 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia to open the tournament but also their 2-0 win over Mexico.
Holland have yet to play there.
Location: Lusail, Qatar
Stadium: Lusail Iconic Stadium
The eye-catching Lusail Iconic will host the match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia
The stadium has already hosted two Argentina game – including their defeat by Saudi Arabia
TEAM NEWS
Holland squad
Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord), Andries Noppert (Heerenveen), Remko Pasveer (Ajax Amsterdam).
Defenders: Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Daley Blind (Ajax), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Internazionale), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich), Tyrell Malacia (Manchester United), Jurrien Timber (Ajax), Stefan de Vrij (Internazionale).
Midfielders: Steven Berghuis (Ajax), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Davy Klaassen (Ajax), Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta Bergamo), Marten de Roon (Atalanta Bergamo), Xavi Simons (PSV Eindhoven), Kenneth Taylor (Ajax).
Forwards: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax), Memphis Depay (Barcelona), Cody Gakpo (PSV), Vincent Janssen (Antwerp), Luuk de Jong (PSV), Noah Lang (Club Brugge), Wout Weghorst (Besiktas).
Louis van Gaal has been his usual larger-than-life self during his last hurrah with Holland
Argentina squad
Goalkeepers: Franco Armani (River Plate), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Geronimo Rulli (Villarreal).
Defenders: Marcos Acuna (Sevilla), Juan Foyth (Villarreal), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), German Pezzella (Real Betis), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon).
Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul (Atletico Madrid), Enzo Fernandez (Benfica), Alejandro Gomez (Sevilla), Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Leandro Paredes (Juventus), Guido Rodriquez (Real Betis).
Forwards: Julian Alvarez (Manchester City), Joaquin Correa (Inter Milan), Paulo Dybala (Roma), Angel Di Maria (Juventus), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan), Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain), Angel Correa (Atletico Madrid).
Lionel Scaloni pictured on the sidelines during the last-16 victory over Australia on Saturday
Head-to-head record
This will actually be the sixth meeting between the two nations at World Cup finals alone.
The first came in the group stages of the 1974 tournament in West Germany, when the ‘Total Football’ of the Dutch proved far too strong for Argentina in a 4-0 trouncing.
Johan Cruyff scored twice that day in Gelsenkirchen for Rinus Michels’ legendary side, with Ruud Krol and Johnny Rep also on target.
Their next encounter would be far more significant – the 1978 World Cup final, which Argentina won 3-1 at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
Mario Kempes scores for Argentina against Holland in the 1978 World Cup final
Mario Kempes and Daniel Bertoni won the game for Argentina in extra time after Dick Nanninga had cancelled out Kempes’ first goal in the first 90.
It would confirm the status of that great Dutch side as only the bridesmaids in major competition.
They met again at precisely this stage at France ’98, with Dennis Bergkamp scoring one of the most memorable modern World Cup goals to seal a last-gasp 2-1 win for the Dutch in Marseille.
Their 2006 group stage game was a goalless draw and their 2014 semi-final was also a blank, with Argentina defeating the Dutch, then also coached by Van Gaal, 4-2 on penalties to set up a final with Germany.
Dennis Bergkamp scored an iconic World Cup goal against Argentina in the ’98 quarter-final
Quarter-final fixtures
FRIDAY DECEMBER 9
Croatia vs Brazil
Holland vs Argentina
SATURDAY DECEMBER 10
Morocco vs Portugal
England vs France
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