2022 World Cup expert picks, odds for Argentina vs. Netherlands quarterfinal

Argentina and the Netherlands were expected to win their groups and get past the Round of 16. Argentina lost its group opener but it survived a late push from Australia. The Netherlands won its Group A with seven points. They will play Argentina in a quarterfinal on Friday.

Argentina and Netherlands play each other in the World Cup quarterfinal on Friday at 2 p.m. ET.

Argentina and Netherlands are playing in the World Cup quarterfinals. Lionel Messi has scored three goals already this tournament. Virgil van Dijk is leading the Dutch defense. Argentina won the 2014 World cup in a penalty shootout against the Netherlands. The Netherlands was Argentina's opponent in that 2014 semifinal. Stefan de Vrij started against Argentina eight years ago. He hasn't played at this World Cups yet. The Dutch are favored to win the tournament, as Argentina is.