Netherlands starting 11
(3-4-1-2, right to left): 23. Noppert (GK) — 2. Timber, 4. Van Dijk, 5. Ake — 22. Dumfries, 15. De Roon, 21. De Jong, 17. Blind — 10. Gakpo — 7. Bergwijn, 10. Depay
Injured: none
Suspended: none
Louis van Gaal makes one change from the win over the USA, with Steven Bergwijn coming into the attack.
That means Cody Gakpo dropping back into an attacking midfield position, with Davy Klassen missing out as a result.
Nathan Ake, Frenkie de Jong, Matthijs de Ligt, and Teun Koopmeiners are all sitting on yellow cards and would be suspended for the next match should they receive another and the Netherlands advance.
Argentina projected starting 11
(3-5-2, right to left): 23. E. Martinez (GK) — 13. Romero, 19. Otamendi, 25. L. Martinez — 26. Molina, 20. Mac Allister, 7. De Paul, 24. E. Fernandez, 8. Acuna — 9. Alvarez, 10. Messi
Injured: none
Suspended: none
Lionel Scaloni has opted for a change of shape for this one, opting to match up the Netherlands' back three.
That means Lisandro Martinez is given a start alongside Cristian Romero and Nicolas Otamendi, with whom he has otherwise competed for game time.
Julian Alvarez's impressive showings so far have earned him a place in the attack next to Lionel Messi
Nahuel Molina opened the scoring after a Lionel Massi assist
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