The Nigerian selection reopens Argentina's options for classification

The Nigerian selection reopened Argentina's options for classification this Friday, with their victory (2-0) against the Iceland team at the Volgograd Arena.

It was a game in which either team could confirm their desire to appear in the round of 16 of the tournament, a goal desired by both but only required from the selections of Croatia and Argentina.

The European team's perfect record in the first two matches has already secured them a spot. There are three candidates for the remaining spot: Argentina, despite all their doubts; the Super Eagles, as a reward for their courage; and the Vikings, for being able to challenge teams with more tradition in football with the hopes of the 330,000 people who inhabit the northern island.

However, Heimir Hallgrimsson's players regressed in their path to the round of 16, conceding a 2-0 defeat against the African selection, who were more ambitious and accurate in the second half.

Follow the minute-by-minute of Nigeria vs. Iceland here

The preview

Nigeria and Iceland will fight to achieve their first victory in the World Cup in Russia 2018. The round of 16 is a realistic goal for the Viking team, who will face the African squad in Volgograd on Friday. Despite having their star player, Gylfi Sigurdsson, fatigued, the Icelandic coach assured that they will go for the victory.

What time do Nigeria vs. Iceland play?

- 10:00 am Peru time

- 4:00 pm Abuja time

- 3:00 pm Reykjavik time

- 5:00 pm Sochi time

- 11:00 am Miami time

'Eagles' aim to take flight

The African team is the only one of the four teams sharing Group D of the World Cup in Russia 2018 that has yet to score. The 2-0 defeat against the Croatian team, due to an own goal and a penalty, leaves them in last place with zero points and a certain need for improvement.

Nigeria wants to defeat them with speed and audacity, and with possible changes in their lineup. Rohr considers changing the formation and using a three-man defense against a team that recognizes itself in a diametrically opposite style, like the Icelandic team.

'Vikings' are playing for their lives

The Nordic team, on the other hand, will rely on their defense and try to score through quick transitions, aerial plays, and the stride of Alfred Finnbogason. With these weapons, they have seduced an entire country: the federation reported that during the match against Argentina (1-1), 99.6% of all viewers were following the historic debut of the Viking team in a World Cup.

The 23 players make up a team that is trendy and wants to continue gaining supporters in Volgograd.

Which channels will broadcast the match?

- In Peru: DirecTV, Latina, and TV Perú

- In Portugal:

- In Spain: BeIN Sports, Mediaset, Telecinco

- In Colombia: RCN, Caracolm and DirecTV

- In the United States: Fox Sports, NBC, and Telemundo

- In Mexico: Sky México, TDN, Televisa, TV Azteca

- In Argentina: TV Pública, DirecTV, TyC Sports