2018 FIFA World Cup Group D

Group D at the 2018 World Cup was Argentina, Croatia, Iceland and Nigeria. Croatia won all three games to top the group; Argentina finished second and advanced, while Nigeria and Iceland were eliminated.

Final Group D standings

Croatia finished first with nine points (three wins), Argentina second with four points, Nigeria third with three points, and Iceland bottom with one point on their World Cup debut.

Key results

Croatia beat Argentina 3–0 in the standout result, and also saw off Nigeria and Iceland. Argentina, with Lionel Messi, struggled early but beat Nigeria 2–1 in their final group game to go through.

What happened next

Croatia went all the way to the final, losing 4–2 to France. Argentina were knocked out by France in the round of 16 in a 4–3 thriller. Iceland's first World Cup ended at the group stage.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was in Group D in 2018?+

Argentina, Croatia, Iceland and Nigeria.

Who won Group D?+

Croatia, with three wins from three.

Did Argentina get out of the group?+

Yes, as runners-up, before losing to France.

How far did Croatia go?+

All the way to the final, losing to France.