Is Argentina Out of World Cup 2022?

Despite a strong start, Argentina's defense was exposed against Portugal in the quarter-finals of the Copa América Centenario, and the attack was stifled. The team eventually conceded a penalty kick, and the referee ruled the goal offside. After the game, Argentina coach Lionel Scaleni criticized his players' performance.

Argentina's penalty kick was ruled offside

Argentinian striker Lionel Messi scored a controversial goal from a penalty spot in the opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but the goal was awarded offside. The goal was the first in the tournament, and Argentina lost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in the group opener.

The goal was a highlight of a first half in which Argentina enjoyed plenty of possession. But the team needed to build on its lead, allowing Saudi Arabia to take the lead in the 53rd minute.

After a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) checked the situation, the goal was disallowed for offside. The VAR determined that Messi was offside and ruled out his second goal.

Messi's first goal, scored in the 10th minute, was also the only score in the first half. Argentina had two other attempts to score, but both were ruled out for offside.

The penalty kick was also awarded offside after a video review. The VAR confirmed that Messi was offside, though it did not explain.

The penalty kick was awarded to Argentina in a dangerous position. The Argentines were in possession and had just been awarded a free-kick. Argentina's best chance was a Messi cross from the right, but it was too close to the goal.

Saudi Arabia was the first non-European team to beat Argentina in a World Cup game since 1990. Its 2-1 win halted Argentina's 36-match unbeaten run.

Argentina is now a three-time World Cup winner, and Messi is looking to end his career by winning the fifth tournament. The Argentinian striker is hoping to score his 92nd goal at the game.

Argentina's comeback hopes are in doubt after being stunned 2-1 by Saudi Arabia. But the Argentines remain in the match and have little room for error against Poland. It will be interesting to see what happens in the second half.

Argentina is in Group C along with Poland, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Argentina will play Mexico and Poland in their final two Group C matches. Argentina is ranked third in the FIFA World Rankings, while Saudi Arabia is 51st.

Argentina's defense was exposed

Despite Argentina's unbeaten record in World Cup qualification, the defense was exposed in their opening Group C clash with Saudi Arabia. The two-time World Cup winners struggled with the Saudis' high line. This resulted in a goal that has become the tournament's most famous.

In the first half, Argentina was caught seven times offside. The penalty that Lionel Messi scored was controversial. Argentina has improved on their defensive performance in recent tournaments. However, they will have to improve further.

The Argentine midfield was solid. However, the full-backs' conservatism stifled the team's defensive progress. Gerardo Martino also appeared to have left several key players on the bench.

In the second half, Argentina pressed hard to get back into the game. However, they were unable to add a second goal. Saudi Arabia had the first two shots on goal.

Despite the opening goal, Argentina had plenty of possession in the second half. The match was eventually called off after five minutes and 10 seconds. It was a short match that demonstrated Brazil's midfield problems.

However, they will have to improve if Argentina is to avoid being eliminated in the last 16 of the World Cup. That means starting with a strong defence and aggressive high-pressing.

Angel Di Maria is a player with the pace and quality to create chances for finishers. However, he has been hampered by injury. Despite this, he has scored in the last two shutouts against Brazil and Italy. He also showed great skill with his one-footed chip past the keeper.

The Argentine centre-back pairing should consist of Christian Romero and Nicolas Otamendi. This is the same pairing that saw Argentina beat Brazil 2-0 in the semi-finals of the Copa America in July. However, it is unlikely that Lisandro Martinez will start as the left-back. Nevertheless, his presence has spread confidence throughout the defence.

It is worth noting that Argentina's first-half performance was impressive. Despite being caught offside seven times, they managed to create several chances. The team was also able to pass above average in a sequence. This means they had more elaborate possessional play than usual.

Argentina's attack was stifled

Argentine fans hoped their team's attack would be more dynamic at the World Cup 2022. They believed that the combined powers of Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez would be able to overcome a tough Iranian side. But the Albiceleste failed to break through their resistance and ended up drawing 0-0 in the Group E match.

The match against Iran was the first time Argentina had faced an opponent that sat back. The Albiceleste could make a few good chances, but they did not break through Iran's defence. The second half was a bit more lively, with Iran getting several chances but being unable to make them count. The Argentines managed to put three shots on target but did not find the back of the net.

Argentina has a solid central midfield, able to exploit expansive opponents with counterattacks. The side is also well-drilled and versatile, and its high defensive line allows for an effective pressing game.

However, Argentina's high defending line did not deal with the pace of Colombian striker Luis Diaz. Argentina was fortunate to get away with an appeal for a penalty when Ashkan Dejagah tangled with Pablo Zabaleta on the edge of the area. The Argentine substitutes jumped onto the pitch when the whistle blew.

Argentina is not a team that will score with ease against smaller teams, but the Albiceleste does have enough quality to play through teams. The key is to pick the right moments to spring them.

Iran was one of the more pragmatic teams in the group, and they sat back against Argentina. The Albiceleste did have a good chance when Angel Di Maria stole the ball from Piero Hincapie and dribbled past several defenders. However, Di Maria's attempt was saved by Alireza Haghighi.

Argentina's central midfield is strong, with Emiliano Martinez as a talented distributor. The team has also had some good possession. However, Messi needs help to fit in with a new group. The Argentines have only managed one goal in World Cup play coming into this competition.

Argentina is now facing a challenging game against Mexico. However, they still have much to prove to make a deep run in the tournament. The Albiceleste will need to play demanding games to stay in the World Cup.

Argentina's player to watch in the run-up to Qatar 2022

The legendary Lionel Messi has dominated Argentinian soccer, but there are other players to watch in the run-up to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Messi has already won the Golden Ball award at the 2014 Copa America and is likely to become the first player to win four World Cups. This will also be his 20th World Cup appearance, making him joint-second all-time with Diego Maradona on the list.

During the past year, Argentina's star player has been fighting injuries. He played in the final of the Copa America in July and will be looking to play his last World Cup in Qatar. He said: "I'm ready. I know it's my last World Cup, and I want to leave with a trophy."

Messi's teammates have come in for criticism over the past couple of years, but they are a tight group of players. One of them is Emiliano Martinez, who has provided quality goalkeeping. He was also instrumental in Argentina's run to the final in the 2021 Copa America. He made four key saves in the final against Brazil.

In the run-up to the World Cup in Qatar, Argentina is hoping to knock out the Arabian Peninsula teams. It's an uphill battle to make it out of Group C. Mexico will face Poland later today. The match could determine who finishes second in the group. It should also feature some exciting pieces.

In the first half, Argentina dominated the game. They only had two shots on goal but made the most of their chances. In the second half, Argentina only had a few shots. They had to rely on their defence to ensure they didn't concede.

In the past, Mexico has given Argentina a few tough matches in World Cups. This time around, they should not threaten Argentina. However, if they can play like they did in the second half, they should be able to get the job done.

Argentina is known for its attacking talent and has been unbeaten in 35 matches. But, they will face an uphill battle against Poland and Mexico.