Argentina vs Australia live: World Cup score, highlights, result from 2022 Round of 16 match

Argentina will be wary of another shock as the World Cup Round of 16 pits them against surprise package Australia at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar.

Lionel Messi — in what is presumed to be his last World Cup — has already been on the wrong end of a huge upset at this tournament when La Albiceleste were beaten 2-1 by Saudi Arabia in their opening game.

They managed to recover and made it through Group C as winners to book today’s date with the Socceroos. But from here, one slip and the tournament is over.

If Messi is to achieve his dream of winning the biggest trophy in football — and one of the few that has eluded him in a glittering career —  he must win every match from here on in.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Argentina vs Australia at the 2022 World Cup. Follow below for complete results from the Round of 16 match in Qatar.

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Argentina vs Australia live score

Goals:
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Projected lineups:

(4-3-3, right to left): 23. E. Martinez (GK) — 4. Montiel, 25. L. Martinez, 19. Otamendi, 3. Tagliafico — 7. De Paul, 24. Fernandez, 20. Mac Allister  — 17. Gomez, 10. Messi, 9. Alvarez

(4-4-1-1, right to left): 1. Ryan (GK) — 2.  Degenek, 19. Souttar, 4. Rowles, 16. Behich — 7. Leckie, 13. Mooy, 22. Irvine, 11. Mabil — 10. Hrustic — 15. Duke. 

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Argentina vs Australia live updates, highlights from 2022 World Cup

2 hrs 15 mins to kickoff: It’ll be early on Sunday morning Down Under, but there will be a big TV audience for his match that’s for sure.

80-capped @Socceroos defender @lukewilkshire_23 & SBS World Cup commentator @Bashola66 are going through their preparations ahead of 🇦🇺#Socceroos round of 16 blockbuster v 🇦🇷Argentina. Watch live & free on @sbs_australia & @sbsondemand from 5am(AEDT) here: https://t.co/63G9M4ghYN pic.twitter.com/H81gfp35KU

— SBS Sport (@SBSSportau) December 3, 2022

3 hrs from kickoff: Every Argentina game is a potential “goodbye to Messi” event, but the great man went past Maradona in the win over Poland – he now has the most appearances in the World Cup finals for his country with 22.

4 hrs from kickoff: These two have a bit of history, with Argentina – featuring the legend that was Diego Maradona – claiming their place at the 1994 World Cup with a 2-1 aggregate win over the Socceroos in a playoff.

#Qatar2022

En total, @Argentina 🇦🇷 y #Australia 🇦🇺 se enfrentaron en 7 oportunidades.

🧐 Repasá el historial completo de encuentros.

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— Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) December 3, 2022

5 hrs from kickoff: Welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of this huge Round of 16 matchup between Argentina and Australia as the knockout stages get underway today at Qatar 2022! This one promises to be a fascinating game, as the surprise package of Group D, the Socceroos of Australia, go up against arguably the greatest player of all time in Lionel Messi, looking to keep his World Cup dream alive. Australia are most certainly the underdog, but then again, this has been a World Cup of shocks so far. Can they provide another one? Stay with us as we bring you all the build-up and action over the next few hours!

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⚽ Mathew Leckie#Socceroos #GiveIt100 #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/Lvc9QuwL5G

— Socceroos (@Socceroos) December 1, 2022

Argentina vs Australia lineups, team news

Argentina projected (4-3-3, right to left): 23. E. Martinez (GK) — 4. Montiel, 25. L. Martinez, 19. Otamendi, 3. Tagliafico — 7. De Paul, 24. Fernandez, 20. Mac Allister  — 17. Gomez, 10. Messi, 9. Alvarez

With so little time to prepare, changes are likely for Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, though he will be reluctant to make too many alterations to a side that dominated against Poland.

With Cristian Romero‘s fitness being managed, he could drop out for Lisandro Martinez, while Nicolas Tagliafico and Gonzalo Montiel could benefit from any freshening up at full-back.

Lautaro Martinez is in contention for a start up front but it would be difficult to leave out Julian Alvarez after his goal last time out. There could also be a late change to the forward line: Angel Di Maria is said to be short of full fitness, meaning Alejandro Gomez could come in.

Australia projected (4-4-1-1, right to left): 1. Ryan (GK) — 2  Degenek, 19. Souttar, 4. Rowles, 16. Behich — 7. Leckie, 13. Mooy, 22. Irvine, 11. Mabil — 10. Hrustic — 15. Duke. 

Australia’s only lineup changes in Qatar so far have come at right-back, with Fran Karacic replacing Nathaniel Atkinson against Tunisia before Milos Degenek started in that position against Denmark. 

Based on his strong performance last time out, Degenek has a strong chance of retaining his spot, providing he is fit enough to go again. 

Changes further up the field seem more likely based on the short turnaround, with No.10 Ajdin Hrustic yet to start a match at this World Cup and looking like a good option to freshen up the side at the expense of Riley McGree. 

Craig Goodwin was replaced at half-time against Denmark to cast some doubt over whether he’ll start against Argentina, with Awer Mabil looming as a good alternative if needed. 

Argentina vs Australia live stream, TV channel

This Round of 16 clash will be played at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Here’s how you can watch all the action in some of the major global territories.

Watch the match on fuboTV in USA