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Argentina qualify for 2022 Qatar World Cup!

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Argentina have qualified for the 2022 Qatar World Cup!

Lionel Scaloni’s team have qualified for the World Cup in Qatar. The 0-0 draw against Brazil in the World Cup qualifiers was not what allowed Argentina to qualify but it was Ecuador’s 2-0 win against Chile which has taken Argentina to Qatar.

It’s the top four teams in South America who qualify for the World Cup and the team number five in the table going to playoffs. The top four teams are Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Colombia with Peru right after on 17 points.

Four matches remain with 12 points up for grabs and Chile, who are behind Peru in the table are on 16 points. Should they win their remaining three matches, that would bring them to 28 points, one less than Argentina.

With both Colombia and Peru on 17 points, they play against each other in the next round and that would mean that both teams cannot reach 29 points.

Lionel Messi comments on Argentina’s 0-0 draw vs. Brazil in World Cup qualifiers

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Lionel Messi commented on Argentina’s 0-0 draw vs. Brazil in the World Cup qualifiers.

Messi started the match and played the full 90 minutes for Argentina as they remain undefeated in 27 matches. Despite not creating many chances, arguably Argentina’s best chance of the match fell to Messi in the second half as his effort from outside of the penalty area was saved by the goalkeeper.

He commented on his fitness and the match itself. Speaking to TyC Sports after the match, here’s what he had to say:

“I’m picking up pace. We always knew that we could, we tried to play but couldn’t. They also tried to play on the counter. The important thing is that we didn’t lose. We are close to qualifying.

“I got here with just enough, mostly because of the rhythm and this was a very intense game. I’m fine, otherwise, I wouldn’t have played. It’s not easy to play at the pace that this match demands.”

Argentina remain undefeated in 27 matches after 0-0 draw vs. Brazil in World Cup qualifiers

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Argentina remainted undefeated in 27 matches after a 0-0 draw vs. Brazil in the World Cup qualifiers.

Lionel Scaloni’s team didn’t create many opportunities but were able to get a draw as they are closer to qualifying for the World Cup. It was Brazil who were creating the chances in the first half with one counter attack which nearly resulted in a goal.

Nicolas Otamendi nearly got red carded after an elbow to the face but the referee went to VAR and the decision was no card. One effort on goal by Rodrigo De Paul was the only threat Argentina provided in the first half.

Scaloni made two changes at half time bringing on Joaquin Correa for Lautaro Martinez and Lisandro Martinez for Leandro Paredes. A yellow card to Cristian Romero but he was substituted off due to an injury as German Pezzella would be brought into the match.

Angel Di Maria was taken out for Julian Alvarez with Nicolas Dominguez on for Gio Lo Celso as the last substitute for Argentina. Lionel Messi had one opportunity on goal but that was saved as the match ended in a 0-0 draw.

Argentina starting eleven, Lionel Messi starts against Brazil in World Cup qualifier

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Lionel Messi starts for Argentina against Brazil in their World Cup qualifying match.

Messi is in the starting eleven, as is Leandro Paredes. Argentina national team coach starts Messi up front with Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria. Leandro Paredes gets the start in place of Guido Rodriguez. Here is the starting eleven:

Emiliano Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuña; De Paul, Paredes, Lo Celso; Messi, Lautaro and Di María.

Paulo Dybala along with Martínez Quarta, Almada and Soule do not make the bench.

Argentina to reportedly be awarded win for suspended Brazil World Cup qualifier

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Argentina will reportedly be awarded the win for their suspended match against Brazil in the World Cup qualifiers.

The match was suspended after only a few minutes when Argentina played Brazil in September’s World Cup qualifying match. According to a report by TNT Sports, it is almost certain that FIFA will award Argentina the three points in December for the match.

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