Eye on the ball: Argentina's Lionel Messi practices with a football in Porto Alegre
16:35
Group F as it stands
It's quite simple (well it is up to a point) regarding the qualification scenario from Group F.
Argentina are already through and can seal top spot with a draw, while Nigeria can qualify for the last 16 with a point as runners-up. If they are daring they could do the ultimate job and claim top spot with victory.
Iran must beat Bosnia, who are already out, and hope Argentina beat Nigeria to have any chance of progress.
But there is one more scenario to consider...
Argentina are already through and can seal top spot with a draw, while Nigeria can qualify for the last 16 with a point as runners-up. If they are daring they could do the ultimate job and claim top spot with victory.
Iran must beat Bosnia, who are already out, and hope Argentina beat Nigeria to have any chance of progress.
But there is one more scenario to consider...
16:27
Inspired by past and present heroes
Here's a quick little game for you, can you recognise the
masks that these Argentina supporters are wearing? I don't have the
answers but I can swear there is two of one former Premier League
striker.
*SPOILER: For my money, it's (left to right) Maradona, Veron, Tevez, Aguero, Di Maria, Tevez and Messi
*SPOILER: For my money, it's (left to right) Maradona, Veron, Tevez, Aguero, Di Maria, Tevez and Messi
Masked heroes: Argentinian fans cheer for their team wearing masks of current and former Argentina stars
The one they all want: An Argentina fan lifts a replica World Cup
16:19
From OptaJohan
16:13
Messi the Magician to lead Argentina to three successive wins?
We've been waiting eight years for Lionel Messi to finally shine for Argentina at the World Cup and now it's finally happening.
Just as well for the South Americans too, because without the Barcelona star's magic they would surely be struggling in this group.
However they are through to the last 16 and you can back Argentina to win with Messi scoring at 5/4 with Coral in their match special. Click here for more on that offer and other potential bets.
Just as well for the South Americans too, because without the Barcelona star's magic they would surely be struggling in this group.
However they are through to the last 16 and you can back Argentina to win with Messi scoring at 5/4 with Coral in their match special. Click here for more on that offer and other potential bets.
Give it back! Stewards collect banners in the Argentinian stands before the South American side face Nigeria
16:06
Team news from Estadio Beira-Rio
It's status quo for both sides, with Argentina and Nigeria unchanged from their 1-0 wins over Iran and Bosnia respectively.
Lionel Messi captains the South American team in a match where both teams will be more than happy to take a draw...which isn't a really good omen for the entertainment junkies among us.
Lionel Messi captains the South American team in a match where both teams will be more than happy to take a draw...which isn't a really good omen for the entertainment junkies among us.
Centre of attention: The shirt worn by Lionel Messi of Argentina hangs in the dressing room before the game
Kitted out The shirt worn by Lionel Messi of Argentina and match pennant are displayed in the Estadio Beira-Rio dressing room
16:01
Nigeria starting XI
Enyeama, Yobo, Ambrose, Musa, Odemwingie, Emenike, Mikel, Oshaniwa, Onazi, Babatunde, Omeruo.
16:01
Argentina starting XI
Romero, Garay, Zabaleta, Gago, Di Maria, Higuain, Messi, Mascherano, Rojo, Fernandez, Aguero.
16:00
June 25 - arguably the greatest day in Argentina's World Cup history...
...and no I don't mean today where the South American side will surely get the point they need to finish top of Group F.
June 25 just happens to be the day when Argentina won their first World Cup in 1978, defeating Holland 3-1 in the final.
Since winning the tournament again in 1986, they have only reached one semi-final, but is this the year that Lionel Messi can finally live up to his reputation as one of the greatest players in the world and lead them to global glory in Brazil? Team news coming right up.
June 25 just happens to be the day when Argentina won their first World Cup in 1978, defeating Holland 3-1 in the final.
Since winning the tournament again in 1986, they have only reached one semi-final, but is this the year that Lionel Messi can finally live up to his reputation as one of the greatest players in the world and lead them to global glory in Brazil? Team news coming right up.
On home soil: Argentina captain Daniel
Passarella raises the World Cup trophy after helping his side win the
tournament on home territory in 1978
Follow
Sportsmail's coverage of the World Cup as Argentina and Nigeria meet in
their final Group F match at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre.
Lionel
Messi's two goals in this tournament have already helped the South
American side into the last 16 and they will now aim to secure top spot
with a point against the Super Eagles.
Nigeria
begin the day sitting in a last 16 place and know a draw would be
enough for them to advance at the expense of Iran who play the already
eliminated Bosnia.
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