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When Tim Cahill predicted prior to the World Cup that the Socceroos would play Argentina in the Round of 16, he was laughed at and accused of being on drugs.
His doubters aren't laughing now.
After an astonishing 1-0 upset win over Denmark on Thursday morning, Australia finished second in Group D and will take on - you guessed it - Argentina.
Lionel Messi's men, who are no doubt keen to see their legend finish on a high, finished atop the standings in Group C after comfortably accounting for Poland on Thursday, setting up a clash for 6am on Sunday (AEDT).
Cahill, arguably the Socceroos greatest-ever player during his 108-cap career, is an Ambassador for Qatar for the World Cup, and was asked to give his predictions on how the playoff bracket would work out.
Nostradamus? Socceroos legend Tim Cahill, pictured giving fans a thumbs up during Australia's win over Denmark on Thursday, has been proved correct after a bold pre-tournament prediction
Cahill predicted prior to the World Cup Australia would finish second in Group D, leaving them to take on the best in Group C, Argentina (top, second from left)
The 42-year-old suggested
