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World Cup | Group Stage
Jun 16, 2018 at 2pm UK
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Hannes Halldorsson: 'I did homework for Lionel Messi penalty'
Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson reveals that he studied Lionel Messi's past penalties to help earn his side a point against Argentina.
Jun 17, 12:58
Javier Mascherano: 'Iceland were strong defensively'
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano admits that his team struggled against Iceland's defensive tactics in their 2018 World Cup opener.
Jun 16, 21:48
Sergio Aguero: 'Lionel Messi is human'
Sergio Aguero claims that Argentina teammate Lionel Messi simply proved that "he is human" with his penalty miss against Iceland.
Jun 16, 21:15
Lionel Messi: 'Argentina deserved to beat Iceland'
Lionel Messi stresses that Argentina were superior to Iceland in their World Cup opener and deserved to get more out of the Group D opener than a 1-1 draw.
Jun 16, 19:48
Gary Neville unsure of VAR official capabilities at World Cup
Former England international Gary Neville is concerned that VAR officials at the World Cup do not have the technical skill to make the right decisions quickly.
Jun 16, 18:30
Jorge Sampaoli: 'Argentina must come up with alternate strategies'
Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli admits that he needs to come up with alternative tactics following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Iceland at the World Cup.
Jun 16, 18:17
Jorge Sampaoli: 'Argentina, Iceland game uncomfortable for Lionel Messi'
Jorge Sampaoli admits that Lionel Messi had an "uncomfortable match" as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Iceland in their World Cup Group D encounter in Moscow.
Jun 16, 17:35
Heimir Hallgrimsson: 'Iceland have clear identity'
Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson states that his players are "bluntly honest" about their abilities and know how to play football to their strengths.
Jun 16, 17:21
Hannes Halldorsson: 'Saving Lionel Messi penalty a dream come true'
Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson admits that saving a penalty from Argentina star Lionel Messi in their 1-1 World Cup draw is "a dream come true".
Jun 16, 17:00
The Match
Match Report
Lionel Messi misses a second-half penalty as Argentina are held to a 1-1 draw against Iceland in Group D of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole coverage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia as Argentina are held to a 1-1 draw by debutants Iceland in Group D at the Otkritie Arena.
Team News
Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero start as Argentina get their 2018 World Cup campaign underway against tournament debutants Iceland.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the 2018 World Cup action as Argentina and Iceland get their campaigns underway in Group D at the Otkritie Arena in Moscow.
Form Guide
Build-up
Heimir Hallgrimsson: 'Iceland have no magic formula against Lionel Messi'
Heimir Hallgrimsson admits that Iceland have no "magic formula" to keep Argentina's Lionel Messi at bay when the two teams lock horns in the World Cup.
Jun 16, 13:21
Jorge Sampaoli names Argentina starting XI for World Cup meeting with Iceland
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli names his starting XI for Saturday's World Cup Group D opener against Iceland a day before the match.
Jun 15, 21:00
