Welcome to day three of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
During today's group stage, eight teams will compete against one another:Saudi Arabia vs. Argentina, Denmark vs. Tunisia, Mexico vs. Poland, and Australia vs. France.
Driven by hotshot Lionel Messi, Argentina has been broadly seen as areas of strength for a to become World Cup champions for the third time.
The players under Coach Lionel Scaloni are aware that a convincing victory over Saudi Arabia is not only desired but also expected by their countless supporters.
Herve Renard, Saudi Arabia's manager, will be fully aware of the scope of the challenge that lies ahead, but his team may be encouraged by their successful qualification campaign.
Salem Al-Dawsari, Saudi Arabia's talisman, will pose the greatest threat with his inventive wing play.
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Have ticketing app issues been resolved?
FIFA made an announcement yesterday saying it was attempting to fix tagging issues on its devoted application.
Al Jazeera's Paul Rhys reported that FIFA had to rely on emailing fans with the required QR codes as a result of the issues, which slowed down crowds of fans attempting to enter stadiums during the three matches that were held on Monday.
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Our bot strongly predicts that Argentina will defeat Saudi Arabia today at 1 p.m. (GMT) at Lusail Stadium, giving La Albiceleste (the white and blue) a 72% chance.
In addition, Kashef anticipates a crushing victory when France and Australia clash later tonight at Al Janoub Stadium at 10 p.m. (19 GMT).
In the meantime, our bot gives Mexico an advantage over Poland and Denmark an advantage over Tunisia with a 28% chance of a draw.
Saudi fans arrive in Qatar for Argentina match
Except for, of course, the host nation, Saudi Arabian fans have the shortest commutes of any nation participating in this year's tournament.
The organizers have set up a park-and-ride bus service at the Saudi border for the only competitor or nation that shares a land border with Qatar.At Lusail Stadium, the team will take on Argentina at 12:00 p.m. (GMT +10:00).
During the tournament, Saudi Arabia is anticipated to have one of the highest fan attendance rates.Additionally, this presence reflects the region's shifting political climate.The crisis that saw Qatar's neighbors blockade it beginning in June 2017 came to an end just last year, when the two countries restored their relations.
Amid crisis, Argentina hopes for glory
During the tournament this year, Argentina is widely regarded as a formidable opponent.As the nation struggles with prolonged economic uncertainty, the team has assumed an enormous amount of significance at home.
“I hope with all my heart that we win,” Marina Leon, who owns a family-run bar in Buenos Aires, told Al Jazeera. “To give people a little bit of joy. People have really been struggling because of the economic situation we’re in.”
Argentina, led by captain and superstar Lionel Messi, will take Saudi Arabia on in their first match on Tuesday.
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‘Just simple football boys’
As anti-government protests continue in the country, the coach of Iran does not like the political pressure that some fans are putting on his team.
“To those who come to disturb the team with the issues that are not only about the football opinions, they’re not welcome because our boys, they’re just simple football boys,” coach Carlos Queiroz, a Portuguese national, told a news conference after the match.
“Let the kids play the game. Because this is what they’re looking for. They wanted to represent the country, to represent the people, as any other national team that are here. And all the national teams, there are issues at home.”
What happened yesterday?
In the midst of ongoing protests at home, Iran players remained silent during the national anthem.
In the meantime, England won 6-2 against Iran, Senegal lost 2-0 to the Netherlands, and the USA vs. Wales match ended 1-1.
European teams abandon the One Love armband amid pressure from FIFA.
Tuesday at the World Cup in 2022:As Argentina and Lionel Messi begin their campaigns, France begin their title defense against Australia on Tuesday at 7 p.m.;Denmark faces Tunisia at 1 p.m. in the other Group D matchup;At 10 a.m., Lionel Messi and Argentina begin their Group C matchup against Saudi Arabia;Mexico plays Poland in the other Group C opener at 4 p.m. on Day 3. On Day 3 of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, defending champions France and one of the heavy favorites, Argentina, begin their campaigns.
After defeating Croatia in the World Cup final in 2018, Didier Deschamps' team hopes to become the first team since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 to win the tournament twice.Les Bleus begin their defense against Australia, while Denmark plays Tunisia in the other Group D opener.
Day three begins with Argentina and Lionel Messi's World Cup bid as they face Saudi Arabia in their Group C opener, followed by Mexico's matchup with Poland in the same group.
Team news
As Argentina prepares to face Saudi Arabia, star Lionel Messi has denied reports of a pre-tournament injury.
The PSG star has been seen in recent training with padding on his right ankle, but Messi says he doesn't have anything on him for the Group C opener.
“No issues whatsoever,” said Messi, who was pictured at practice with extra padding on the inside of his right ankle.
“I heard there were rumors of having to miss part of training or be away from the team because of a blow, but it's nothing out of the ordinary.”
Prior to their match against Argentina, Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard is unconcerned about the fact that two of the team's goalkeepers have not seen much action this season.
Renard did not say who will be the Green Falcons' starting goalkeeper, but Muhammad Al-Owais has played 42 times for the national team, while Muhammad Al-Yami has only played seven times.
“The goalkeeper who will play tomorrow's match has played 17 World Cup qualifiers so there is absolutely no problem,” the Frenchman told a news conference on Monday. The third goalkeeper in the squad, Nawaf Al-Aqidi, is still waiting for his debut with the national team.
Renard also stood by his decision to exclude seasoned custodian Abdullah Al-Mayouf, who said he would retire in 2019 before reversing his decision and saying he was available for selection.
Playmaker Christian Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest in Denmark's Euro 2020 opener in Copenhagen last year but has since fully recovered, will win his own World Cup opener against Tunisia.
“We are all happy and thankful that Christian is here after what happened,” Danish captain Simon Kjaer said.
“As a football player, probably one of the best I'm ever seen in terms of quality and love of the game. Every minute he plays, it's only a plus for Denmark.”
Anis Ben Slimane at Brondby and Issam Jebali at Odense are Tunisia's two Danish league players. The latter claims that he has not been able to provide any special insight into Tuesday's opponents because the Tunisian technical team has been meticulous in their planning.
“We have a great technical staff and they have prepared well for the game,” Jebali said. “We know the Danish set-up, how they play and even how they think. We have a very good chance, we are a good squad. We are strong, we trust each other and have a good team spirit.”
Prior to Mexico's opener against Poland, the fitness of forward Raul Jimenez remains a concern.
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