Argentina ....... V ....... Iran 
Venue: Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais)
Date: Saturday, June 21
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Argentina's tactical approach will be in the spotlight against Iran on Saturday, with captain Lionel Messi eyeing a more attacking system. Alejandro Sabella's side opened their FIFA World Cup campaign with a battling 2-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, during which they deployed a 5-3-2 formation. That moved Messi into a deeper position, supporting Sergio Aguero, but after the game, the Barcelona star expressed his displeasure at the tactics deployed by Sabella. The comments have unsurprisingly led to many hinting at a rift between the skipper and coach Sabella.
Their win over Bosnia means Argentina will head to Estadio Mineirao knowing three points will leave them almost assured of a spot in the next phase. Standing in their way, though, is a foe Sabella's men are acutely aware will try to make life as difficult as possible.
Messi certainly played his part in Argentina's first game, grabbing what would ultimately prove a decisive second goal and taking his international tally to 39 in 87 appearances. He and his stellar support cast could face a tricky task after a dogged display earned Carlos Querioz's men a goalless draw versus Nigeria in their opening Group F fixture.
Although the challenge of going head to head with Argentina is sure to provide a greater challenge of a backline that was so impressive against the Africa Cup of Nations champions, they remain confident.
The sides have met just once previously, in a four-team tournament celebrating Real Madrid's 75th anniversary. It was the South Americans who triumphed, winning 4-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.