FIFA World Cup: Argentina are now favourites to win
Four teams have made it to the semi-finals at the 2022 FIFA World Cup after a series of exciting matches leading to a lot of joy for some and disappointment for others.
Argentina are now favourites for World Cup.Argentina will lock horns with the winner of the match between France and Morocco in the Qatar World Cup Final on December 18.
Argentina are still the favourites to win the World Cup owing to the solid performances and camaraderie shown by the South American squad at Lionel Messi's final global tournament.
Penalty shootouts are one of the most nerve-wrecking situations a team can find themselves in during high stake situations at the World Cup. Argentina have contested in five penalty shootouts and won four, the most by any team.
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From Argentinians to Africans, Indians, and Europeans, fans of Lionel Messi are in Doha with hopes that their hero will lift the trophy at the most prestigious football trophy in the world. Messi's name and the number ten jersey on his back have attracted significant support for Argentina at the Lusail Stadium.
Emotion is driving Argentina more than ever in Qatar.
The Argentine national squad is keen to win the World Cup again this year, having previously won in 1978 and 1986.
Argentina arrived at the World Cup with an unbeaten streak of 36 consecutive matches. The entire squad is driven by emotion as it is the final opportunity for Argentina to end his career with a World Cup trophy.
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Pablo Zabaleta said: "From the outside, I can see how the Argentina players are doing everything they can for Messi, and the fans. That amazing drive and determination is a positive thing."
Argentina had a cagey start to the tournament as they lost their opening clash of the 2022 World Cup in a shock defeat to Saudi Arabia before making amends by defeating Mexico 2-0, with both goals coming in the second half, Messi with the breakthrough in the 64th minute.
He added: "We had the tension of the first half against Mexico, before the relief when Messi scored to put us ahead. It is not only our players and our fans who are showing their emotions here."