Argentina have won Group J at the World Cup.
The Argentina national team won 3-0 against Algeria and 2-0 against Austria to get to six points in their group and with one game remaining in the group, they have secured first place. Algeria winning 2-1 against Jordan means that no matter the result of Argentina’s match against Jordan, they will end the group in first place.
Lionel Scaloni’s team will play the runner up of Group H which is the group of Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. The Round of 32 game will be on July 3 in Miami.
When Medina was selected, there were many surprises & cries (including me). But it is turning out to be a very decent selection & clearly the most improved player in last 2 matches. No better time than the Jordan game for Paz, Barco, Simeone,Palacios, GLC & even Senesi & Flaco getting solid minutes. Really hope Messi takes rest & not chasing the golden boot or widen the gap with Mbappe. Maybe Messi can come in the 70th minute for a lethal cameo. Mostly R32 & R16 will be relatively easier opponents & one match at a time. Vamos.
Interesting that Dallas was where Maradona gave his interview post 94 expulsion & Messi also fires in Dallas. Also June 22 is the day of 2 goals in Maradona’s 86 England game & Messi’s Austria.
Wow Vamosss… now for the jordan game we can fully rotate playing 11!!!!
Austria is a tough team who qualified with ease out of their euro group with tactical play, solid defense and great set piece goals…which 7 of their last ten goals in all games have been from set pieces fyi.
We have to hope Romero is back healthy and that Medina can hold until Taglia gets his full form back. I think nico g has proven that he should take Almada position on the wing on left and I still feel that we may need to sacrifice that lb position for another midfielder such as parades to help back on defense but what do I know, I’ve only been watching this team since 1990 Italia! 😂
In Scaloni we trust!