World Cup Group F Preview: Lionel Messi, And Some Other Guys
Here's your Group F hub and open thread where you'll find our previews and predictions.
The Teams
The Schedule
All times Eastern
June 15, 6 p.m.: Argentina vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at Maracanã
June 16, 3 p.m.: Iran vs. Nigeria at Arena de Baixada
June 21, noon: Argentina vs. Iran at Estádio Mineirão
June 21, 6 p.m.: Nigeria vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at Arena Pantanal
June 25, noon: Nigeria vs. Argentina at Estádi0 Beira-Rio
June 25, noon: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Iran at Arena Fonte Nova
Our Predictions
1. Argentina
2. Bosnia and Herzegovina
3. Nigeria
4. Iran
That's it's for Group F. The Group of Death, with the USMNT, Germany, Portugal, and Ghana is tomorrow. While you wait for that hotness, feel free to wander down to the comments to chat. You can also catch all of the previews you missed in the archive.
Screamer is Deadspin's soccer site. We're @ScreamerDS on Twitter. We'll be partnering with our friends at Howler Magazine throughout the World Cup. Follow them on Twitter, @whatahowler.
Top image by Sam Woolley; photos via Getty
Related
Why NFL's Proposed 18-Game Schedule Doesn't Make Sense
MLB Playoff Teams Off to Shocking Slow Starts in 2026
UFC 327 Picks: Prochazka vs Ulberg Predictions and Best Bets
Why the Tar Heels Made a $50M Gamble on Michael Malone
Why None of These NBA Play-In Teams Are True Contenders
- NBA Picks Today: Best Bets, Odds & Predictions for Friday’s Full Slate
- The Masters Odds and Predictions: Top Picks for Augusta National
- Wednesday April 8th MLB Pitcher Props: Dylan Cease and Kyle Bradish Bet Picks
- MLB Picks Today: Best Bets for Diamondbacks vs Mets and Athletics vs Yankees
- Masters Betting Picks 2026: Best Value Bets Beyond Scottie Scheffler
- Best NBA Betting Picks and Predictions for Monday April 6th
- National Championship Bet Pick: Why Michigan Has the Edge Over UConn

