Argentina vs Iceland: The match in pictures

Relive the moments as World Cup debutants Iceland held heavyweights Argentina to a 1-1 draw in their 2018 World Cup opener.

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Iceland fans are all smiles as their team takes on Argentina in their World Cup opener. ▲

Argentina's Sergio Aguero opens the scoring. ▲

Minutes after Aguero's goal, Iceland's Alfred Finnbogason restores parity. ▲

Iceland players break into a frenzy after Alfred Finnbogason helps his team draw level. ▲

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a penalty. ▲

It was then Hannes Thor Halldorsson who emerged the hero as he saved Lionel Messi's spot kick. ▲

An Argentina fan cheers on. ▲

A dejected Lionel Messi walks off the pitch with his teammates after the match. ▲

Iceland fans are ecstatic after the match. ▲

Birkir Saevarsson of Iceland celebrates the result. ▲