With no clear ‘Group of Death’ in the FIFA World Cup 2018, even though the Group B that pitches Portugal and Spain together looks like one,  analysts now look out for individual group games to create some excitements.

One of such is that of America’s commercial broadcast television network, CBS which has listed 10 matches the sporting world should watch out for at the group stage of Russia 2018.

One of the listed matches is the Argentina versus Nigeria Group D match slated for June 26 in Saint Petersburg. Incidentally, World Cup fixtures of Argentina and Nigeria have become a recurring feature. The June 26 match comes a day after the 24^th anniversary of their first encounter in Boston at the USA ’94.

According to the analysis by the CBS the Super Eagles just crushed Argentina 4-2 in a friendly last month, “but that wasn’t a game that tells us much. It’s still fun when they get together”.

Their match will be fifth time out of six World Cups that they have been in the same group.  Vengeance, on both sides, will no doubt be the recurring thought.

For Nigeria, it will be an occasion to avenge the earlier four defeats inflicted on previous squads of the Super Eagles who lost all the encounters by the odd goal.

For Argentina, it will also be a time to revenge on the humiliating 4-2 defeat of last month in a friendly tie in Krasnodar, Russia.

The other nine matches listed by the CBS as top group games are:

Russia vs. Saudi Arabia, June 14

It’s the opening game at the cup, and you can’t miss it. The openers are always fun because the host is playing and it’s a chance for them to get off to a flying start or for the sky to start falling.

Portugal vs. Spain, June 15

Arguably the tastiest match of the group stage, both teams feel that they can win the whole cup. You’ve got the 2010 World Cup champs in Spain and the reigning Euro 2016 winners with Cristiano Ronaldo. A lot of these players know each other so well, and it’s always fun when neighbouring countries and rivals get together.

Argentina vs. Iceland, June 16

This could be Lionel Messi’s last chance at winning the World Cup, and Argentina opens with tiny but fierce Iceland. Argentina should win, but they were also 0-0 against Iran in 2014 until Messi’s late magic. Iceland has chance to pull off a shocker, though it isn’t expected.

Mexico vs. Germany, June 17

Probably the second best match-up of the group stage. If either team loses this one, pressure is on big time the rest of the group stage. A lot at stake.

Belgium vs. Panama, June 18

Belgium is, again, a dark horse, but this is also Panama’s first ever World Cup. It’s always amazing to see the faces of the fans of such a small nation as they experience this for the first time. Panama probably won’t do much, but they are just happy to be there.

France vs. Peru, June 21

Peru has shown as much heart as any team in qualifying and have tons of speed in attack. They’ve gutted out some good results, like 0-0 at Argentina late in qualifying, and will be looking to do something similar here.

Uruguay vs. Russia, June 25

Uruguay seems to almost always get drawn with the hosts, and they usually do a good job against them (2011 Copa America in Argentina and 2010 World Cup in South Africa come to mind). This could be the match Russia needs to win to get through.

Mexico vs. Sweden, June 27

Assuming El Tri doesn’t beat Germany in the first game, this would be the one Juan Carlos Osorio’s team has to have to get through. Mexico and Sweden will likely be fighting for second place, with this one the decider.

England vs. Belgium, June 28

Both teams may have their fate sealed by this time, but they are going to want to try and avoid likely Poland or Colombia in the next round (I’d rather play Poland). These are two talented teams that haven’t lived up to expectations, so they’ll want to enter the knockout stage with momentum