In the first semifinal of Americup 2022 at the Geraldo Arena, Argentina vs. USA will face off, each looking to earn a spot in the championship match. Here is everything about the match between Argentina vs. USA.
AmeriCup semifinal 2022
The 2022 FIBA AmericCup will be the 19th iteration of the FIBA AmericCup, the premier competition for senior men’s national basketball teams. Recife, Brasilia, has stepped in as the event’s host city after Brasilia was removed as a co-host city in the months leading up to the tournament. It was supposed to happen in 2021, but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed it back to 2-11 September 2022.
Where’s the venue?
This game between two teams hoping to reach the FIBA Americup 2022 Final will be played in the Geraldo Arena in Recife, Brazil. The stadium opened in 1970 and can hold up to 15,000 spectators.
How do you watch Argentina vs. USA?
Remember that you may watch the game on Fox Sports and online via FIBA’s YouTube or Courtside1891’s streaming services.
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Argentina vs. USA Road to the Semifinals
With the chance of advancing to the Americup elimination phase on foot, the Stars and Stripes squad marches into this matchup as the undisputed leader of Group B in the Americas Qualifiers. Jazz assistant coach Alex Jensen, will be the team’s head coach for this particular outing. This iteration of the North American squad features NBA veterans like Patrick McCaw, Jodie Meeks, Anthony Lamb, and Gary Clark, making them formidable opponents. They will face Mexico and Venezuela to determine their status as a title contender. As the current champion, the USA will attempt to win its seventh continental crown, but this will not be an easy task. Despite topping Group C in the preliminary round with a record of two victories and one defeat, the USA is not favored to beat Argentina. It will likely enter the match playing for third place.
The Argentina representative qualified for the World Cup and finished third in his group with a record of six wins and 2 losses, so he feels confident heading into this Americup. Argentina’s last two games were a loss to Canada (99-87) and a victory against the Bahamas (95-77) at home. Players like Facundo Campazzo, Nicolas Laprovittola, Nicolas Brussino, Marcos Delia, Gabriel Deck, and Carlos Delfino have helped Argentina’s team become one of the most improved in recent seasons. After going unbeaten against Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and the Virgin Islands in group play, Argentina’s sights are set on competing for the FIBA Americup 2022 championship. The Argentines won all three games in Group B and advanced to the semifinals after beating Venezuela 76-53.
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The key player of Argentina vs. USA
Craig Sword is an absolute must-see.
The American point guard had a successful season with the NBA G-Go-Go League’s Capital City and is now competing in the FIBA Americup. The youthful American is one of the most iconic symbols of the USA. Sword has been a mainstay for Team USA in qualifying tournaments, and his 12.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists every game average in the Americup have been a significant factor in the team’s success. He is the offensive leader for the USA. He plans to use the Americup to solidify his position in the G-League and prepare for a possible Call-Up in the upcoming campaign. If the USA is going to compete with the best on the continent and advance to the final, Sword will need Gary Clark and Anthony Lamb on his team.
Facundo Campazzo is an essential musician.
The foundation of the Argentine representative is one of the finest players on the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He’ll be looking to lead his team to a third-place finish in the next FIBA semifinal matchup. He has averaged 12.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 9.6 assists in his last 5 games heading into this one. Campazzo, one of the team’s prominent figures, hopes to provide his skills to a talented young squad that includes stars like Nicólas Laprovittola and Nicolas Brussino to advance to the semifinals of the Americup and earn a spot for Argentina in the continental basketball championship game.
Playing 8 and prediction for Argentina vs. USA
It’s Possible Argentina Will Play 8
It goes as follows: 1.Facundo Campazzo; 2.Nicolas Laprovittola; 3.Carlos Delfino; 4.Nicolas Brussino; 5.Leandro Bolmaro; 6.Gabriel Deck; 7.Marcos Delia; 8.Tayavek Gallizzi
The USA Could Be Playing 8
In order: 1. Jodie Meeks, 2. Jeremy Pargo, 3. Craig Sword, 4. Norris Cole, 5. Patrick McCaw, 6. Anthony Lamb, 7. Gary Clark, 8. Stephen Zimmerman
Team News for Argentina vs. USA
In the first semifinal, Argentina and the USA will face off, each looking to earn a spot in the championship match.
Argentina went undefeated in the group stage, winning all four games by a combined score of 20-0. They defeated Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
The USA started with a loss to Mexico but bounced back with a thrashing of Panama, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico.
Predictions on Who Will Win: Argentina vs. USA
Given their previous success, Argentina is the odds-on favorite to win.
