Matches of the day
After an intense group stage marked by several surprises - notably the elimination of Belgium and Germany - it is now time for the knockout matches with the round of 16.
In the afternoon, at 4 p.m., the Netherlands will face the United States.
The Oranje, worn by Cody Gakpo, are favored in the forecasts but Christian Pulisic and his teammates have been solid since the start of the competition.
It is therefore a good match that promises to be between the two nations.
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In the evening, at 8 p.m., Lionel Messi's Argentina will face Australia, surprising second in group D. The Albiceleste, who reacted well after their defeat against Saudi Arabia, appears on paper much stronger.
However, the Socceroos, who have already succeeded in their World Cup, will have nothing to lose and could well play completely relaxed.
From there to create the sensation in front of a favorite selection?
To find out, you will have to be in front of your screen this Saturday evening.
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Broadcast times and channels
Netherlands - United States (Round of 16): 4 p.m. (
beIN Sports 1
)
Argentina - Australia (round of 16): 8 p.m. (
TF1
,
beIN Sports 1
)
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The news of the Blues
On the eve of the round of 16 against Poland, Hugo Lloris and Didier Deschamps will be at a press conference this Saturday morning at 10 a.m.
In the afternoon, at 4 p.m., the Blues will prepare for the shock against Robert Lewandowski and his teammates during a session which will be open to the press fifteen minutes before ending behind closed doors.
One might get some indiscretions regarding the “DD” choices for the encounter.
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statement of the day
Qualified for the round of 16 after putting up solid matches in the group stage, the United States have the opportunity to reach the quarter-finals of the competition - their best performance in a World Cup - for the first time since 2002. And to do this, they can count on great national support: “
The support from the United States is incredible, it's really nice to see how a tournament can change the perspective of the football audience.
It was one of our goals in this tournament, we want the next generations to benefit from this support
“, said this Friday Tyler Adams, the captain of Team USA.
Beating the Netherlands this Saturday and thus finding the quarter-finals would be a great way for the Americans to generate enthusiasm for the 2026 World Cup which will be partially played at home.
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Player to watch: Enzo Fernández (Argentina)
This is one of the revelations of this start to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Aged just 21, Enzo Fernández literally transformed Argentina's game in his last two group stage matches, against Mexico (2-0) and Poland (0-2) , through his incredible activity with and without the ball, his aggressiveness and his great technical accuracy;
but also his ability to be decisive since he scored a goal and delivered an assist, respectively against the Verde and the Red and White.
Having become a starter, the SL Benfica midfielder will be one of Lionel Scaloni's important men against Australia to reach the quarter-finals.
Will he respond again?
Answer this Saturday, late evening.
Enzo Fernandez Heuler Andrey / SPP / PANORAMIC
Expression of the day: "A coffee cream"
Unfortunately for caffeine lovers, we're not talking about an energy drink here.
In football, "a coffee cream" is a dribble - usually spectacular - which eliminates his opponent and which can raise the crowd.
Some football legends, such as Zinédine Zidane or Ronaldinho, had made it their trademark.
Currently, players like Sadio Mané, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Neymar are true specialists in this type of technical exploit.
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