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Argentina vs. Iceland live stream: Watch World Cup online

By Clemente Lisi

BRONNITSY, RUSSIA - JUNE 11: Lionel Messi of Argentina controls the ball during an open to public training session at Bronnitsy Training Camp on June 11, 2018 in Bronnitsy, Russia. (Photo by Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images)
BRONNITSY, RUSSIA - JUNE 11: Lionel Messi of Argentina controls the ball during an open to public training session at Bronnitsy Training Camp on June 11, 2018 in Bronnitsy, Russia. (Photo by Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images) /
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Argentina opens its World Cup against Iceland at Spartak Stadium in Moscow on Saturday, June 16. Here’s all the info you need to watch.

Two-time World Cup winners Argentina take on Iceland to open Group D on Saturday in what is expected to be a tough game for both sides at Moscow’s Spartak Stadium.

All eyes will be on Lionel Messi as he tries to win a World Cup for the first time, while Iceland, playing in its first World Cup finals ever, hopes to pull off some upsets like it did two years ago at the European Championship in France.

The Albiceleste need to set the tone early with a win at this tournament since this isn’t the easiest of groups if you consider Croatia and Nigeria, but there is still too much unknown when it comes to the quality of players Messi will be playing with at Russia 2018. His partners in attack, Angel Di Maria and Sergio Aguero, will also be expected to shine.

“I think Messi is very optimistic [going into the World Cup], excited about what is ahead,” Sampaoli told reporters last month when he announced his 23-man squad. “Physically he’s very good, winning [La Liga with Barcelona] early influenced that… I think for the World Cup he will be very good.”

Given its limited attacking options and inexperienced midfield, Messi could very well find himself having to drag this team to success on his own, especially if Argentina’s defense crumbles and manager Jorge Sampaoli’s tactics fail to prove effective. While Messi has won everything at club level with Barcelona, he is still missing a World Cup title from his trophy case after Argentina lost in the final four years ago against Germany.

Iceland, coached by Heimir Hallgrimsson, come into the World Cup with loads of enthusiasm and with the knowledge that it remains a minnow — although one with a recent history of upsets, such as the 2-1 win against England at Euro ’16 to reach the quarterfinals. That trend could very well continue in Russia.

The smallest nation to qualify for a World Cup, Iceland can conceivably win this match since all the pressure will be on Argentina to perform. This is a similar situation where Iceland, a favorite among neutrals, has excelled in the past. While Argentina rely on Messi, Iceland’s strength lies in the collective.

Next: All live stream info in one place

The World Cup game between Argentina and Iceland will be broadcast live on Fox. Live streaming is available on Fox Sports Go, which you can access with your cable or satellite subscriptions, both online and through the app, and on Fubo.TV.

Date: Saturday, June 16
Start time: 9 a.m. ET
Location: Moscow
Stadium: Spartak Stadium
TV Info: Fox
Live stream: Fox Sports Go | Fubo.TV. Sign up for a free seven-day trial here.

For Argentina, this is a game that could very well set the tone for the type of World Cup it will have. Iceland, however, will try to spoil the party again with a win against a major soccer nation.

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