Live updates on Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia: Start time, team information, lineups, and commentary

At the in Doha, Argentina’s 2022 World Cup campaign commences against Saudi Arabia.

Since Argentina’s victory in the 1986 World Cup under the leadership of Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi will be trying to help his country win its first World Cup.

Argentina will have more firepower against a Saudi Arabia team ranked 51st in the world by FIFA thanks to Lautaro Martinez and Paulo Dybala.

Group C includes Mexico and Poland as well as Argentina and Saudi Arabia.

Managers

Argentina: The Albiceleste have been managed by former West Ham defender Lionel Scaloni since 2018.

Saudi Arabia: A smooth operator around the international game, Frenchman Herve Renard certainly experienced an eclectic career prior to taking the Saudi job in 2019.

Head to Head

Argentina wins: 2

Draws: 2

Saudi Arabia wins: 0

How to watch and odds

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 22 | Time: 5 a.m. ET

Location: Lusail Iconic Stadium — Lusail, Qatar

TV: FS1 and Telemundo | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)

Odds: Argentina -675; Draw +600; Saudi Arabia +2000 (via Caesars Sportsbook)

Prediction

Messi scores twice and Argentina cruise to three easy points.

Pick: Argentina 4, Saudi Arabia 0