FIFA 2022 World Cup winners Argentina will be in action this June with two friendlies that you can watch exclusively on CBS Sports Golazo Network. Fresh off announcing his move to Inter Miami, Lionel Messi and his international teammates will take on Australia and Indonesia before most of them go on holiday after long seasons in Europe, including Qatar’s own success. The Albiceleste will be in Beijing on Thursday to take on the Socceroos for next Monday’s trip to Jakarta for their meeting with Indonesia. And stay both days before and after the game for pre- and post-game coverage from our Morning Footy crew.
Here are our storylines, how to watch the matches and more:
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Who to watch
Argentina: All eyes will be on Messi after he decided the next part of his storytelling career will be in Major League Soccer at Inter Miami. These may not be competitive matches, but they are still valuable as Lionel Scaloni’s men work to defend their Copa American crown in 2024. There are other star names such as Angel Di Maria, Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez and Atlanta United’s Thiago Almada, but Messi is by far the main attraction when it comes to Albiceleste in action.
Australia: Thursday, June 15
These two met in the round of 16 at the most recent World Cup, so the Socceroos were part of Argentina’s path to glory in Qatar. Arguably the tougher of these two matches, Graham Arnold’s men will look to bring the world champions as close as they came in their 2-1 defeat in December – if not closer.
How to watch and opportunities
- Date: Thursday 15 June | Time: 8 a.m. ET
- Place: Workers Stadium — Beijing, China
- TV and live stream: CBS Sports Golazo Network
- Chances: City -667; Draw: +550; Inter +1200 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Indonesia: Monday, June 19
Indonesia: Under the leadership of former South Korean coach Shin Tae Yong, the Garuda Team build their global reputation and build themselves into a competitive Asian powerhouse. A relatively young and domestic group with a few naturalized and European based players will try to make life difficult for the world champions and secure an encouraging result and performance to build on.
How to watch and opportunities
- Date: Monday June 19 | Time: 8:30 a.m. ET
- Place: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium – Jakarta, Indonesia
- TV and live stream: CBS Sports Golazo Network