Former Brazil striker, Fred, wants a Brazil vs Argentina clash in the first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. According to TV Globo, a Brazilian network, the striker who played for his side in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, said, “I want a Brazil-Argentina semifinal”, further adding, “I want chaos, turmoil, a Neymar nutmeg, Messi crying.”
Brazil were defeated by Argentina in their backyard in the 2021 Copa America final, which became Leo Messi’s first big trophy with the Albiceleste.
Brazil are facing Croatia tonight while Argentina will clash against the Netherlands. With Neymar back in the side from the round of 16 after missing two group stage games due to injury, Tite’s side are confident of trumping the 2018 World Cup finalists to book their spot at the penultimate stage of the tournament.
Argentina defeated the Netherlands in the 2014 World Cup semifinal on penalties, and will be desperate to defeat the Oranje once again and advance to the next round. A lot is at stake for Leo Messi since this is his last World Cup and he will want to seal his name as the greatest of the game by getting his hands on football’s most coveted prize.
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The two South American powerhouses have met on four occasions in the World Cup. Brazil have won twice, Argentina won once, and the other match was a draw. However, the two sides have not met each other in the World Cup since 1990, when Maradona led the Albiceleste to the final.
The two sides met in the 1974 and 1978 World Cup group stages. In the 1974 World Cup, Brazil and Argentina were drawn in the same group with the Netherlands. In 1982, The Zico-Socrates combination worked in Brazil’s favour, helping them win 3-1.
Maradona led Argentina to their only victory against the Selecao in the 1990 World Cup round of 16.
