Both Argentina and Australia face a tight turnaround for today’s World Cup last-16 clash.
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Australia beat Denmark on Wednesday four hours before Argentina secured top spot in their group by beating Poland. La Albicelestes take the field for the knockout game less than 48 hours later, with the Socceroos enjoying a few short hours more rest.
“How can the Fifa organisation [do this] at such a high-prestige tournament,” said Australia assistant coach Rene Meulensteen. “But we’ve got almost no time to let it all sink in. It’s recovery, recovery and getting their brains ready again for that challenge.”
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