2018 World Cup: Nigeria In Group D, Faces Argentina, Iceland, Croatia

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Argentina, Iceland and Croatia in Group D at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

The draws took place at the State Kremlin Palace inside the Moscow Kremlin, Russia.

And the @NGSuperEagles battle @Argentina again!. #GroupD #WorldCupDraw pic.twitter.com/YgQRLK0E6W

— The NFF ?? (@thenff) December 1, 2017

Nigeria’s first game will be against Croatia, before playing Iceland, with their last group game against Argentina. The Super Eagles draw Argentina for a record 5th time.

5 – Nigeria have been drawn in the same group as Argentina for the fifth time in their six World Cup tournaments. Repeat. #WorldCupDraw

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 1, 2017

Hosts Russia play Saudi Arabia in the tournament’s opening game in Moscow on 14 June.

The World Cup takes place across Russia between 14 June and 15 July.

World Cup groups in full

Group A: Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay

Group B: Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Iran

Group C: France, Australia, Peru, Denmark

Group D: Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria

Group E: Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia

Group F: Germany, Sweden, Mexico, South Korea

Group G: Belgium, Panama, Tunisia, England

Group H: Poland, Senegal, Colombia, Japan