Argentina vs Curacao live stream: How to watch World Cup victory tour friendly match online without cable
The World Cup winning streak for Lionel Messi and Argentina continues as they host CONCACAF minnows Curacao at the Estadio Unico in Santiago del Estero.
Messi scored as the Albiceleste beat Panama 2-0 in their first return leg since winning the World Cup in Qatar on Thursday in Buenos Aires.
That goal, Argentina’s second after young Thiago Almada’s opener, marked the 800th of his professional career for club and country, but he’s not done yet. Now the 35-year-old superstar will score his 100th career international goal in this game as the triumphant celebrations continue in Qatar.
Curacao, ranked 85 in the world, caused problems for both Canada and Honduras in the CONCACAF Nations League but just missed out on a place in the final. They have never played Argentina in their nation’s history and given that CONCACAF are set to host the 2026 World Cup, it could be a big step in their development as they aim to qualify in four years’ time.
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Live stream Argentina vs Curacao in USA and Canada on Fanatiz
- Date: Thursday March 23, 2023
- Time: 8pm ET / 5pm PT
- Stream: Fanatic (subscription)
The two Argentina friendlies against Panama and Curacao during the March 2023 international break are available to stream in the United States and Canada exclusively on the Fanatiz streaming service.
The service offers customers in the US and Canada access to both friendlies, seven days of service and documentation on the Argentina World Cup for $29.99.
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Argentina vs Curacao predicted lineups and team news
With this international break essentially serving as a World Cup winning streak for Argentina, head coach Lionel Scaloni used, and likely will do the same, an identical line-up he used against Panama five days ago against Qatar.
If he’s to make any tweaks, young Thiago Almada was a vote of confidence after his excellent performance against Panama, in which he was also substituted on to score the opening goal.
Others who could be given a chance on the starting lineup include Lautaro Martinez, Lisandro MartinezAnd Paulo Dybalawho all play well at club level and came on as a substitute against Panama.
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Expected starting line-up for Argentina (4-3-3): E Martinez (GK) – Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico – De Paul, E Fernandez, Mac Allister – Messi, Alvarez, Di Maria.
Curacao made a quick turnaround after their last game but their experienced players will be keen for a chance to play the world champions in this game and that could stop head coach Remko Bicentini from making too many changes.
captain Cuco Martina is an accomplished defender with Premier League experience at Everton and Southampton, currently with Dutch club NAC Breda. Meanwhile starting goalkeeper Eloy room is a 34-year-old veteran who currently competes for Columbus Crew in the MLS.
Premier League fans will recognize it as well Leandro Bacúa, a defensive midfielder at Watford who has spent time in the English top flight. Leandro’s younger brother Juninho Bacuna could start alongside in midfield as the Birmingham City man has 15 caps. It will be interesting to see if Jurien Gaari gets another run after being sent off in Friday’s Nations League game against Canada.
Curacao predicted starting lineup (4-3-3): Room (GK) – Gaari, van Eijma, Gaari, Floranus – L. Bacuna, J. Bacuna, Anita – L. Kuwas, Janga, Zivokvic.