Argentina face Iran in an attempt to seal their passage into the Round of 16.
Where to watch –
The match kicks off at 12 PM EST/9 AM PST, and for viewers currently in the United States, this is where you can catch the game –
English language: ESPN and WatchESPN
Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online
Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes
Referee –
Milorad Mazic (Serbia)
Starting lineups –
Argentina XI: Romero; Fernández, Garay, Zabaleta, Rojo; Gago, Mascherano, Di María; Agüero, Messi, Higuaín.
Iran XI: Haghighi; Hosseini, Sadeghi, Montazeri, Pooladi; Shojaei, Nekounam, Teymourian, Dejagah, Ghoochannejhad; Hajsafi
Argentina –
Argentina fans were treated to some masterclass by their maestro Lionel Messi who scored one of his trademark goals against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their first match and helped clinch the 3 points for them. Laden in attack, the South American giants will be hoping to score a few more against Iran today.
Iran –
They played out a 0-0 draw against Nigeria and remain 2nd in the table behind Argentina. A draw for them today would indeed be a very good result.
Statistics –
Argentina carved out as many as 10 goal scoring chances and managed to score twice. That will give them more confidence against a relatively weaker Iran outfit, and they will be hoping to bag a few more today.
Iran were wasteful in front of goal against Nigeria as despite creating 7 chances, failed to dispatch any of them away. They will be hoping and praying for a better showing from their attackers this time around.
Men to watch out for –
Messi spells as the obvious danger man, and the Barcelona superstar will again create havoc on the Iranian defense. Fulham’s Ashkan Dejagah, who had a below par game against Nigeria, is Iran’s best hope of having any sort of impact.
Prediction –
With Messi looking revitalized after his goal, he will be raring to make it two goals in two matches, and with the likes of Sergio Aguero and Angel di Maria to support him, I expect a slew of goals for Argentina.
Argentina 4-0 Iran
200+ Channels With Sports & News
- Starting price: $33/mo. for fubo Latino Package
- Watch Premier League, World Cup, Euro 2024 & more
Live & On Demand TV Streaming
- Price: $35/mo. for Sling Blue
- Watch Premier League, World Cup & MLS
Many Sports & ESPN Originals
- Price: $9.99/mo. (or get ESPN+, Hulu & Disney+ for $13.99/mo.)
- Features Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, & more
2,000+ soccer games per year
- Price: $4.99/mo
- Features Champions League, Serie A, Europa League & NWSL
175 Premier League Games & PL TV
- Starting price: $4.99/mo. for Peacock Premium
- Watch 175 exclusive EPL games per season
110+ channels, live & on-demand
- Price: $59.95/mo. for Plus Package
- Includes FOX, FS1, ESPN, TUDN & more
12 Comments
Leave a Reply
Leave a Reply
SOCCER TV SCHEDULES APP
 |
 |
STREAMING OFFERS
 Includes: Premier League + 84 Sports Channels | |
| 7-Day Free Trial | |
 Includes: Bundesliga & La Liga | |
| Sign Up |
|
Includes: Champions League & Serie A | |
| 7-Day Free Trial | |
Includes: Premier League | |
| Sign Up |
|
 Includes: USA, NBC, FOX, FS1 + more | |
| Browse Offers |
|
Iran's Tigers
June 21, 2014 at 4:24 pm
I’m so sorry about no fair in referee !! No penalty !! there happened terrible mistake!!
Iran’s player were awesome and i really enjoyed watching Iran’s brave players.
Iran was deserve to win and i really proud of being an Iranian!
in fact Iran won!!!
V!VA IRAN
V!VA Persian Tigers!!
Avinash
June 21, 2014 at 2:56 pm
Iran was defending well..Argentina attacking swiftly
goatslookshifty
June 21, 2014 at 2:02 pm
Heartbreaker! Good effort from The Iranians.
This might be Messi’s year. Cristiano will be raring to go now. “How dare Messi score like that? I’m the best player in the world!”
R.O
June 21, 2014 at 2:02 pm
Argentina looked so “ordinary” Messi bailed them out. He’s the straw that stirs the drink as is said.
The Iranian played made the error before Messi goal by trying to play the ball out of the back an lost it to Argentine player instead of booting down the field.
If Argentina win group (high high odds)they’ll face 2nd place of Group E that would most likely be the Swiss or Ecuador. Don’t see either of them beating Argentina.
Jake
June 21, 2014 at 1:57 pm
Argentina definitely the most overrated side in the tournament. Their defense will get exposed against better sides.
Flyvanescence
June 21, 2014 at 1:50 pm
MESSI!!!!!!!!!!!!
Flyvanescence
June 21, 2014 at 1:45 pm
Argentinas tactics have been “get it wide and get it in”. Is this England in disguise? Messi has barely seen the ball in the second half.
goatslookshifty
June 21, 2014 at 1:34 pm
How can Iran defend against the talent of Argentina for 70+ minutes but the English defenders get torn apart against two one-striker teams?
I shake my head in despair.
Flyvanescence
June 21, 2014 at 12:55 pm
Wow great breakdown by Martinez there.
Christopher Harris
June 21, 2014 at 1:05 pm
I agree. Very revealing and he communicates so well. No wonder he’s a great manager.
Flyvanescence
June 21, 2014 at 12:22 pm
Zabaleta, like Milner, does not look the same player without Silva.
Flyvanescence
June 21, 2014 at 12:15 pm
Messi looks to be in the midfield 3 with di maria up front.