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World Cup draw: The incredible stat behind Argentina being drawn against Nigeria

Nations will face each other at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg on June 26 in a Group D clash

IT almost feels like a World Cup wouldn't be complete without it.

Argentina have be drawn against Nigeria at Russia 2018, with the game taking place at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg on June 26.

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 Lionel Messi in action against Argentina at the 2010 World Cup
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Lionel Messi in action against Argentina at the 2010 World CupCredit: AP:Associated Press

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The Group D clash will be the FIFTH time in just six World Cups that Nigeria have qualified for that the two countries have landed each other in the group stage.

And they have incredibly been drawn against each other in each the last THREE World Cups.

The Super Eagles will be hoping for a change of fortune at Russia 2018.

They have lost the last four World Cup games between the sides.

 Messi curls in one of two goals against Nigeria at the 2014 World Cups
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Messi curls in one of two goals against Nigeria at the 2014 World CupsCredit: Reuters
 Leicester striker Ahmed Musa scored a double in a 3-2 defeat in 2014
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Leicester striker Ahmed Musa scored a double in a 3-2 defeat in 2014Credit: EPA
 Gabriel Heinze nods the winner against Nigeria four years earlier
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Gabriel Heinze nods the winner against Nigeria four years earlierCredit: EPA

Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-2 win at the 2014 tournament in Brazil that helped Argentina qualify for the last 16.

But Leicester forward Ahmed Musa netted a double to twice equalise, with Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo scoring the winner.

Former United defender Gabriel Heinze scored the only goal of the game when the sides met in 2010.


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And it was 1-0 again to Argentina in 2002, with Gabriel Batistuta the scorer.

Samson Siasia opened the scoring for Nigeria in 2002, but Claudio Caniggia hit back with a double to win it.

Nigeria shocked Argentina recently in a friendly in Moscow as Alex Iwobi netted twice.

 Gabriel Batistuta headed in the winner in 2002
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Gabriel Batistuta headed in the winner in 2002Credit: Reuters

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France, 11/2

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Spain, 8/1

Belgium, 12/1

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Croatia, 28/1

Russia, 33/1

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