Argentina play Saudi Arabia in Group C of the World Cup in Doha on Tuesday.
* Argentina are playing in the World Cup finals for the 18th time, while Saudi Arabia are playing for the sixth time and second in a row.
* Argentina won the title twice in 1978 and 1986, and also finished runner-up twice in Italy 1990 and Brazil eight years ago. * Argentina reached the final 16 in their last appearance in 2018, before losing 4-3 to the eventual champions France. * Argentina were crowned champions of Copa America last year beating hosts Brazil at the famous Maracana stadium.
* Saudi Arabia lost 5-0 to hosts Russia in the opening game in 2018 then 1-0 to Uruguay before beating Egypt 2-1 in their final game of the group stage.* Argentina and Saudi Arabia have played each other four times, with Argentina winning once in their third meeting during the Confederations Cup on 1992. Their last meeting ended 0-0 in a 2012 friendly.
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