Case of Lionel Messi's Argentina in World cup 2018

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SteemSports Presenter: @mindfreak

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SteemSports Editor: @writingamigo

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Next World Cup without arguably the best player in the world "Lionel Messi"? World cup without two time world champions "Albiceleste" side?

Currently positioned 5th in World Cup qualifier, The Argentina side may look in trouble for qualifying for the World Cup. With Brazil already qualified and Colombia and Uruguay with a good lead in points, the only case will be Chile losing some points and move to the 5th and Argentina comes back to 4th position with a matter of Goal Difference.

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However, the worst case for Argentina will be Peru comes to 5th position as they are 2 points behind.

After the match between Argentina vs. Uruguay which ended with a point for both the sides, it's neither harmed the position of Argentina side nor favored them. As Chile's side lost against with 3-0 against Paraguay, it might have given some hope to Sampaoli side that they have a chance to end up in top 4.

Now, let's have a glance of next 3 matches Argentina, Chile, and Peru will play in qualifying :

Argentina:

Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador

Chile:

Bolivia, Ecuador, Brazil

Peru:

Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia

Argentina plays Venezuela in the next match on 6th September, the side which has already been eliminated and Lionel & Co. will have to score as much as goals as possible to close down the goal difference with Chile. The next two matches will prove a tough match for them and must win to get that spot in top 4.

While Chile has 3 competitive matches which can have benefits for Argentina side. Maybe, Neymar's Brazil can help Messi's Argentina to qualify?

Peru will have impossible fixtures with two matches against Argentina and Colombia.

Now, looking at worst case scenario for Argentina, If Argentina end up at the 5th position in this qualifier, they will have to play New Zealand side on two legs, which may not be looking big problems for Sampaoli's side but recent form of Argentina's side is bit of concern and If any major injuries of any Player can come into effect than it might be worrying.

Argentina has to go to full force in last three matches of this qualifiers if they want to stand a position in next World Cup and they have to depend on Chile's match results also.

Can Lionel Messi lead Argentina to World Cup? Was 2014 World Cup was last for Lionel Messi? Well, We have to wait and watch, but It surely got tensed up.

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