Sunday , 18 January 2026
Breaking News

Nigeria vs Argentina, Worldcup 2022 GROUP STAGE

Nigeria
Argentina
Nigeria
1 : 2
26th of June 2018 18:00
Finished
First half: 45  |  Second half: 45
Argentina

Live comments

  • 0' - In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Nigeria and Argentina.
  • 5' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' - Nicolas Otamendi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 39 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 14' - GOAL! Lionel Messi scores on 14. Assisted by Ever Banega
  • 19' - Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Argentina needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 24' - Argentina is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 29' - Supporters expect more eagerness from Oghenekaro Etebo, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 32' - Leon Balogun was booked on 32.
  • 37' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 42' - It looks surprising Argentina does not make any changes. Enzo Perez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' - Odion Ighalo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kelechi Iheanacho on 46 minute.
  • 49' - Javier Mascherano was booked on 49.
  • 51' - Goal! Victor Moses scores his 10 goal in 331 matches.
  • 56' - Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 61' - Another change for Argentina made on 61 minute. Enzo Perez leaves to be changed by Cristian Pavon.
  • 64' - Ever Banega was booked on 64.
  • 69' - The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Nigeria that had 4 games and scored 4 goals.
  • 72' - Time for substitution for Argentina. Angel di Maria is replaced by Maximiliano Meza.
  • 77' - Argentina seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 80' - The whistle greets Nicolas Tagliafico as he departs to be replaced by Sergio Aguero.
  • 85' - Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 86' - Marcos Rojo puts Argentina on the lead.
  • 90' - John Obi Mikel was booked on 90.
  • 90' - Alex Iwobi is replacing Kenneth Omeruo for the Nigeria side.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Argentina players.

Today 2018-06-26 Nigeria vs Argentina are fighting Worldcup league .

Nigeria had 3 games and get got 3 points in Season (2018/18)

Argentina had 3 games and get got 6 points in Season (2018/18)

Todays referees are: Daniele Orsato, Massimiliano Irrati, Pawel Sokolnicki, Bjorn Kuipers, Sander van Roekel, Cuneyt Cakιr, Bahattin Duran, Tarik Ongun, Pawel Gil

Ranking

Team Played Points
Netherlands 3 7
Portugal 3 6
Brazil 3 6
Morocco 3 7
Japan 3 6
France 3 6
Argentina 3 6
England 3 7
Croatia 3 5
Senegal 3 6
Spain 3 4
Switzerland 3 6
South Korea 3 4
Australia 3 6
Poland 3 4
United States 3 5
Belgium 3 4
Iran 3 3
Ecuador 3 4
Tunisia 3 4
Germany 3 4
Mexico 3 4
Uruguay 3 4
Cameroon 3 4
Serbia 3 1
Wales 3 1
Canada 3 0
Qatar 3 0
Costa Rica 3 3
Denmark 3 1
Saudi Arabia 3 3
Ghana 3 3

Nigeria

Lineup Bench

Argentina

Lineup Bench

Nigeria Past Matches

2018-06-22 Nigeria
Iceland 		2
0
2018-06-16 Croatia
Nigeria 		2
0
2016-08-21 Nigeria
SV Drochtersen/Assel 		1
2

Argentina Past Matches

2018-06-21 Argentina
Croatia 		0
3
2018-06-16 Argentina
Iceland 		1
1
2016-08-20 Argentina
Karlsruher SC 		0
7