World Cup Group B has a Messi-led Argentina that will hope to go all the way after falling short in the finals in 2014. They also have everyone's favorite little engine that could Iceland. Croatia and Nigeria (who have by far the best kits of this World Cup) are also included.

This will be a massive battle for 2nd place in the group. Argentina should advance easily and I think Iceland will have enough of the focus and discipline they had at the Euro's to get through.

Group D Standings:
-----------------------Pld---W---D---L---GD----Pts
Croatia----------------2----2---0---0___+5----6
Iceland----------------1----0---1---0___+0----1
Argentina------------2----0---1---1___-3----1
Nigeria----------------1----0---0---1___-2----0

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Would love to see Iceland hold here and not get thrashed

Iceland needed to convert that early chance. That was damn near gift wrapped to them.

I dont know if he tried to be too cute there or what.

Especially since the ref is calling a foul everytime Argentina goes down

Iceland has this match at a good pace early.

Why is iceland defending right in front if their goalkeeper when the ball was that far out?

Aguero doing what he does best. Scoring goals.

That was a great finish

Yup Iceland is defending in the box and should be at the top of the box. They are letting the Argentina push them to deep.

Wow, wtf?

Vikings equalize!

Wow. Viking clap!!!

Is Caballero really the best that Argentina has at GK?

gougler08 said:

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Is Caballero really the best that Argentina has at GK?

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Injuries have forced Argentina's hand on their GK situation.

I remember USA vs Argentina in the centennial. US couldn't get 10 yards beyond our own box. Surprised Iceland was able to create something.

I'm glad Finnbogason finished that chance, because there was no good reason for him to miss the header on that great cross a moment before.

Iceland is a pretty sound team. They aren't wasteful and know when to take risks.

I'm glad he let that go.

Oh, great opportunity. Where's the guy who should be lurking at the spot?

Iceland has had the better chances

Also i think Mascherano might be a step slower now. That dude owned USA.

Big take from the first half. If Argentina doesn't get their defense straightened out they aren't making it out of the group stage. Very shaky on 50/50 balls

Argentina looks like theyre scrambling when defending in their own end.

It certainly doesn't feel like a game where possession is 80/20... Iceland's getting a high quality possession almost every time.

So, the important thing. The commercials.

Messi is the clear leader for being in the most ads.

On one hand, **** you, Volkswagen. I don't need to be reminded we're not in Russia. But on the other hand, they're pretty good. On the third hand, put your hands down, Sven.

That Volkswagen one and the stupid discover your roots commercial suck

Ive never been in a McDonalds with a TV

LeonardSkinner said:

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So, the important thing. The commercials.

Messi is the clear leader for being in the most ads.

On one hand, **** you, Volkswagen. I don't need to be reminded we're not in Russia. But on the other hand, they're pretty good. On the third hand, put your hands down, Sven.

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I kinda like the VW ones

wangus12 said:

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That Volkswagen one and the stupid discover your roots commercial suck

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What, you don't like a cute Icelandic woman asking you to root for her team?

Fun fact. Iceland's first Euro goal was against Portugal and their first World Cup goal was against Argentina. So in both of their major tournamentopening games they've had to play Ronaldo and Messi. Dick move FIFA

wangus12 said:

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Fun fact. Iceland's first Euro goal was against Portugal and their first World Cup goal was against Argentina. So in both of their major tournamentopening games they've had to play Ronaldo and Messi. Dick move FIFA

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Virtually everything FIFA does is a dick move.

Great shot of Maradonna wiping the coke from his nose!