A week after Lionel Messi mesmerized the public with an astonishing solo goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina, football fans will see the Argentines in action again. For a team like Iran, facing a star-studded side like the Albiceleste is an honour. However, the Iranians are in Brazil to defend the colours of their flag and the point they earned in a goalless draw against Nigeria on Matchday 1 should give them confidence to achieve even better things.
Coached by former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz, Iran will fancy their chances of qualifying for the Last 16. This World Cup tournament has already seen big upsets happen such as Chile's historic defeat of titleholders Spain and Costa Rica's triumphs over Uruguay and Italy.
Being aware of how tricky underdogs can be, Argentina are expected to up their game and hit six points en route to the Round of 16. Lionel Messi is poised to steal the show again but players like Angel di Maria may also make an impact.
Here are both teams' starting line-ups:
Argentina's First XI: Romero; Zabaleta, Garay, Fernández, Rojo; Gago, Mascherano; Messi, Di María; Agüero, Higuaín.
Iran's First XI: Haghighi; Hosseini, Sadeghi, Montazeri, Pooladi; Shojaei, Nekounam, Teymourian; Dejagah, Ghoochannejhad, Hajsafi.
