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Netherlands vs Argentina: Lineups and LIVE updates

Netherlands and Argentina will lock horns at a World Cup eight years after they met in the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup, where Argentina prevailed in a penalty shootout.

Netherlands overcame USA in the Round of 16 with a 3-1 scoreline, even though it was a much trickier game than the scoreline suggests. Argentina, on the other hand, overcame a late Australian onslaught to emerge victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.

The two sides have met five times in World Cup history, with both teams having won twice, with one game resulting in a draw. The focus will be, of course, on Lionel Messi, who scored one of the goals in Argentina's 2-1 win over Australia in the Round of 16. Netherlands, meanwhile, will hope Cody Gakpo to continue his fine run of form, having scored three goals in the tournament so far.

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Netherlands vs Argentina confirmed lineups

Netherlands XI (3-4-1-2): Noppert; Timber, van Dijk, Aké; Dumfries, de Jong, de Roon, Blind; Gakpo; Bergwijn, Depay

Argentina XI (3-5-2): E. Martínez; Romero, Otamendi, L. Martínez; Molina, De Paul, E. Fernández, Mac Allister, Acuña; Messi, Álvarez

Netherlands vs Argentina LIVE updates

Netherlands and Argentina's upcoming World Cup fixtures

The winner of this quarter-final will take on the winner between England and France in the semi-final.

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