Nigeria vs. Argentina: Team News, Live Stream, TV Info for World Cup 2018

Argentina will hope Lionel Messi can inspire them to victory against Nigeria on Tuesday, when La Albiceleste aim to keep their 2018 FIFA World Cup dreams alive.

Both teams can still qualify from Group D but will also be aware Iceland can also make it through as they play Croatia in the group's other game.

Here's a look at how you can watch the match, followed by team news and a match preview.

Date: Tuesday, June 26

Time: 9 p.m. local time, 7 p.m. BST, 2 p.m. ET

TV Info: Live on BBC One (UK), Fox (U.S.)

Live Stream: BBC Sport Live (UK), Fox Sports Go (U.S.)

Team News

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli is expected to make changes to his team after their 3-0 defeat to Croatia. Goalkeeper Willy Caballero could be dropped after his mistake allowed Ante Rebic to score, with River Plate stopper Franco Armani potentially coming into the team in his place.

Argentinian football writer Peter Coates offered his view of the lineup:

Nigeria's only injury concern is midfielder John Obi Mikel who has a hand injury. Manager
Gernot Rohr said he could play with a cast, per FIFA's Annette Braun.

Both teams also have players at risk of suspension if they were to pick up a booking in the match. Nigeria's Bryan Idowu and William Troost-Ekong and Argentina's Marcos Acuna, Nicolas Otamendi and Gabriel Mercado will miss any subsequent match if they are booked again.

Argentina Need Dramatic Improvement

Argentina's World Cup campaign has been shambolic, and star man Messi has come under scrutiny for failing to shine. The Barcelona star missed a penalty in the draw against Iceland and was anonymous in the 3-0 defeat to Croatia.

Sampaoli took the blame for the performance against Croatia and said "he didn't read the match as he should," per ESPN.

Goal's Ben Hayward summed up Argentina's problems:

Nigeria's win over Iceland means Argentina can still qualify despite only picking up one point so far. They need to beat the Super Eagles and hope Iceland fail to win against Croatia.

If Argentina and Iceland both win, then the team with the best goal difference will qualify.

Here's a look at the standings:

Football writer Roy Nemer is not optimistic about Argentina's chances even if they do make it through:

La Albiceleste have quality in their squad, but Sampaoli has not been able to find a system that works and allows the team to get the best out of Messi.

Musa Can Fire Nigeria Past Argentina

Nigeria's 2-0 win over Iceland gave their World Cup hopes a boost, and they will also be eyeing a place in the last 16. A win or a draw against Argentina will be enough as long as Iceland fail to beat Croatia.

Ahmed Musa was the match-winner for the Super Eagles against Iceland as he scored both goals, and he was in confident mood after the game, per Marca:

The forward has reason for optimism as Argentina's defence has looked shaky in the tournament and is yet to keep a clean sheet.

Football writer Tim Vickery is relishing the game:

Argentina have will have to improve at the back if they are to have any chance, but Musa has the pace and skill to send Sampaoli's men home early.