A must win for Argentina. Argentina on the brink of elimination | World Cup 2018
With the opening day draw against Iceland, Argentina were expected to play match winning game against Croatia but it wasn't again in favor of Argentina. With 3-0 loss to Croatia, they were on the brink of getting knocked of the tournament. But the game between Iceland and Nigeria brought some hope in the Argentine side. With 2-0 win for Nigeria over Croatia makes them a little chance for qualifying to the next round.
Upcoming fixtures for the Group D of Fifa world cup 2018
Nigeria vs Iceland on Tuesday, June 26 at 11:30 PM IST
Iceland vs Croatia on Tuesday, June 26 at 11:30 PM IST
The current standing shows that last game against Nigeria is must win for Argentina and they also have to rely on game between Iceland and Croatia. Because a only a loss for Iceland and win for Argentina makes them qualify. If a draw is played between Argentina and Nigeria , they are out.
Croatia are through to the last 16 with six points from two matches. Nigeria have three points from two, Iceland have one from two and Argentina have one from two. The difference between Argentina and Iceland as per Group D table stands on goal difference. For La Albecieste, it is (-) 3 and for the Nordic Island nation, it is (-) 2.
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