Michael Dixon
Well, we can’t say Argentina doesn’t have a flair for the dramatic. Tied 1-1 with Nigeria and needing a win plus a loss or draw from Iceland to advance, it seemed like Argentina would be sent home following the group stage of the 2018 World Cup.
But Marcus Rojo had other ideas.
MARCOS ROJO!!!
ARGENTINA GOES AHEAD! pic.twitter.com/D0hwtmehgF
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 26, 2018
With Croatia defeating Iceland, Argentina advanced.
Argentina rides Messi and Rojo goals to the round of 16! pic.twitter.com/d3Yt0p4Zvo
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 26, 2018
Twitter went crazy as it was all happening. It’s safe to say that the results were mixed.
So happy for Argentina right now I think I’m gonna walk around the rest of the day smiling and giving people the double bird. #Worldcup2018Russia
— Erika Tymrak (@eTYMrak) June 26, 2018
This is how you celebrate in Argentina #WorldCup18 pic.twitter.com/LkdigYJ1Jf
— Jeremy Pinsly (@JerBearPinsly) June 26, 2018
All Maradona needs to do to re-meme himself is attend one game. Iconic
— Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) June 26, 2018
Gutted for Iceland & Nigeria. Argentina played poorly with a squad of much better players and their mentality has been shocking. Maradona giving "up yours" to the Nigerian fans sort of sums it up. Petulant. Congrats to the fans though. Must have been tough to watch. #ARG #NGA
— dannyodwyer (@dannyodwyer) June 26, 2018
Wow. It’s like 9 lives with Argentina. The World Cup does not disappoint. And a nice friendly cameo from Maradona after that game winning goal…
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) June 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/changaiz_ahmed/status/1011700043227762688
I want France to do to Argentina what Germany did to Brazil in 2014
— . (@ONETAAP77) June 26, 2018
I don't deserve this. I pay taxes. I donate blood. I read to impoverished children. I stand with the oppressed. I'm good looking. All I've ever wanted was to see Nigeria succeed and every time Argentina shows up to ruin everything.
— Zito (@_Zeets) June 26, 2018
Some people were even looking ahead to a dream quarterfinal.
If Portugal beats Uruguay and Argentina beats France, it will be Argentina vs Portugal in one of the most anticipated World Cup games of all-time. Messi vs Ronaldo. RIP Twitter if this happens. pic.twitter.com/Zg1bSnWV2l
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) June 26, 2018
Happy or not, people care about what Argentina does. That will make this team a lot of fun to follow in the knockout stage.
