Netherlands v Argentina | Quarter-finals | FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will be the first FIFA World Cup to be held in the Arab world. The 24th edition of the world’s biggest football tournament will take place from 21 November to 18 December 2022. The Netherlands and Argentina have met each other four times before at the FIFA World Cup, with the Netherlands winning three and Argentina one. The two sides last met in 1998, when the Netherlands won 2-1 in the Round of 16. ### In today’s blog post, we’ll be discussing five ways technology has shaped manufacturing in recent years. From advances in 3D printing to changes in the way factories are run, technology has had a major impact on the manufacturing industry. Stay tuned to learn more!
Background
In the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Netherlands will take on Argentina. This will be the first time these two teams have met at a World Cup since 1978, when Argentina won 3-1 in the second round.
Netherlands qualified for Qatar 2022 by finishing second in UEFA Group G behind Germany. They started their qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Estonia, followed by victories over Belarus (3-1) and Northern Ireland (4-0). They then suffered a surprise defeat to Turkey (2-0), but bounced back with wins over Latvia (2-0) and Gibraltar (8-0). In their final game, they needed just a point against group leaders Germany to secure qualification, but were beaten 3-1.
Argentina qualified for Qatar 2022 by winning CONMEBOL Group B. They started their campaign with comfortable wins over Chile (3-0) and Ecuador (2-1), before being held to a 0-0 draw by Bolivia. They then beat Uruguay 2-1 and Paraguay 3-0 to seal qualification. In their final game, they lost 2-0 to Brazil, but this was not enough to prevent them from topping the group.
This will be an intriguing quarter-final clash between two of the world’s most iconic football nations. Netherlands will be looking to return to the semi-finals for the first time since 2014, while Argentina will be hoping to reach
The Teams
The Dutch team has long been one of the World Cup’s powerhouses, and they will be looking to make a deep run in Qatar. They are led by captain Virgil van Dijk, who is one of the best defenders in the world. The Netherlands also has a strong midfield that includes Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum. They will be looking to upset Argentina in the quarter-finals.
The Argentine team is led by Lionel Messi, who is widely considered to be the best player in the world. Messi will be looking to carry his country to a World Cup victory, and he will have help from Sergio Aguero and Paulo Dybala. Argentina has a strong defense that includes Nicolas Otamendi and Marcos Rojo.
The Match
It was a close match, with both teams playing well. The Netherlands took an early lead, but Argentina fought back and equalised. The second half was tight, with neither team able to take control. In the end, it was the Netherlands who won, thanks to a late goal from Wesley Sneijder.
The Result
In the end, the Netherlands came out on top, winning 2-1 against Argentina. It was a hard-fought match, with both teams giving their all. However, the Dutch team were just a little bit better on the day, and deservedly won their place in the semi-finals.
Aftermath
In the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the Netherlands will face Argentina. This will be a rematch of their 2014 World Cup encounter, which saw the Netherlands win 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in regulation time.
With both teams having made it through to the knockout stages of this year’s tournament, they will be looking to put on a good show and advance to the semi-finals. The winner of this match will take on either Uruguay or Portugal in the semi-finals, with a place in the final at stake.
Both teams have had strong campaigns so far, and will be looking to give their fans something to cheer about. With that being said, let’s take a look at how these two teams stack up against each other.
