World Cup preview: Group D

Argentina has been a World Cup powerhouse but the 2014 runners-up only made it to Russia with a last-ditch qualifying win over Ecuador. The country headlines Group D. It will face stiff opposition from Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria.

Argentina's Lionel Messi kicks the ball during a friendly soccer match between Argentina and Haiti in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Source: AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano

Having made it to five finals and won two, Argentina’s World Cup pedigree is rivalled by few countries.

But its build-up to this year’s event has been marked by some unrivalled upheaval.

Coach Jorge Sampaoli is his country’s third coach in less than a year and with only one win in four official matches his record is far from glorious.

 

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