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The 2022 FIFA World Cup winners, Argentina will face Australia in a friendly game at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, China on Thursday, June 15. Lionel Messi-led Argentina are coming off a 7-0 win over Curacao while Australia lost their last game against Ecuador in March.
Argentina are still on the Qatar World Cup high and are currently the number one ranked team by FIFA. La Albiceleste have continued their impressive form, winning both of their friendlies in March against Panama and Curacao by a combined score of 9-0 with Lionel Messi scoring four goals in those games, reaching 100 international goals for his country. Argentina beat Australia 2-1 in Qatar seven months ago courtesy of goals from Messi and Julian Alvarez.
Australia had an impressive World Cup campaign, unexpectedly beating Denmark and going through to the last 16. The 29th-ranked side have a young side with an average age of just 24.6 with two debutants in the squad. The Kangaroos have friendlies against Argentina and England after which they will prepare for the AFC Asian Cup in January.
Head-to-Head:
- In eight matches played between these teams, Argentina won six and Australia won one while one was drawn.
- The Socceroos' only win came in a friendly in 1988 when they won 4:1.
International Friendlies: Argentina vs Australia
When and where will the Argentina vs Australia, International Friendly match take place?
The International Friendly game between Argentina and Australia will take place on Thursday, June 15 at 5:30 pm IST at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, China.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Argentina vs Australia, International Friendly match in India?
The International Friendly game between Argentina and Australia will not be live telecasted in India.
Where to watch the live stream of the Argentina vs Australia, International Friendly match in India?
The International Friendly game between Argentina and Australia will be live-streamed on the VUSport app for Android and iOS in India.
Predicted lineups:
Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Acuna; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister; Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez
Australia: Mathew Ryan; Milos Degenek, Harry Souttar, Kye Rowles, Aziz Behich; Mathew Leckie, Jackson Irvine, Aaron Mooy, Craig Goodwin; Mitchell Duke, Riley McGree
