Argentina's World Cup 2018 campaign remain alive and well following their dramatic and intense 2-1 victory over African side, Nigeria. Needing all three points to get themselves out of group D, Albiceleste immediately pushed forward vigorously straight from kick off.

A thrilling do or die battle set to entertain football lovers from all over the globe when Nigeria and Argentina are battling for that important spot in the knock out stage of FIFA World Cup 2018.

Argentina's World Cup 2018 campaign is on the brink of exit following their shocking 3-0 defeat from Croatia, which on contrary is heading into the knock out stage. The Balkan side arrived into their second match with a positive atmosphere after winning their first match against Nigeria, while Albiceleste were under huge pressure to win as they only picked up a 1-1 draw against Iceland.

Drawing 1-1 on their opening group game against Iceland, Argentina find themselves in difficult situation as they can't let things slip again as they battle against Croatia. Playing against the Balkan based side won't be an easy task for Jorge Sampaoli's men, but the tactician seeming set to make some changes in personnel and possible formation compared their first group game.

Surprising the footballing world in Euro 2016, Iceland still continuing their positive results as they picked up their first ever point in World Cup after drawing 1-1 against Argentina.

Failing to win their last three major tournament finals in a row, Argentina are very determined in changing their bad fortune by targeting the World Cup 2018. However, before even thinking that far, Albiceleste must first face a quite tricky test on their first group game as they set for a battle against Iceland.

Another disappointing news arrived from Argentina's national camp as after losing Sergio Romero, Albiceleste found themselves having to sent home Manuel Lanzini from their 23-men squad for upcoming World Cup 2018.

Already winning many titles at club level with Barcelona, Lionel Messi is still very determined and desperate in winning the world cup for Argentina, as it's personal challenge for him.

After a quite intriguing exclusion of Mauro Icardi, Argentina national squad face another exit ahead of their upcoming World Cup 2018 participation as their potential number one goalie, Sergio Romero has also been left out.

Interesting results occurred in several midweek international friendlies, notably the matches between England against Italy along with Spain's battle with Argentina. Three Lions were left with a slight bitter taste as they're potential home win over Gli Azzurri only turned into a draw following controversial VAR decision late in that game.

Only finishing as runners up in previous World Cup certainly left a bitter taste for Argentina players, notably their super star Lionel Messi. The Barcelona player admitted that their defeat in 2014 was a disappointing part of his career, while stating that this upcoming World Cup will probably his last shot to win it for Albiceleste.

England national side continue to pick up positive result ahead of their World Cup 2018 campaign as Gareth Southgate's men defeated Netherlands 1-0 on Friday's international friendly fixture.