ARGENTINA are hoping to put their World Cup qualifying scare behind them as they begin preparations for next summer’s finals.
It took a Lionel Messi masterclass to haul Jorge Sampaoli’s side through against Ecuador, with the Barcelona wizard hitting a sublime hat-trick to save his country’s bacon once again.
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Lionel Messi fires in the second of his three goals in QuitoGetty Images
Hosts Russia haven’t had to qualify for their own tournament, but were disappointing at this summers CONFED Cup where they crashed out in the group stages.
Russia’s entire 2014 World Cup squad is alleged to be under investigationGetty Images
What time is kick-off?
THIS game is being held at the Luzhniki Arena in Moscow on Saturday, November 11.
Kick-off is at 1pm UK time.
Which channel is it on?SADLY the match isn’t being broadcast live in the UK.
But stay with us here on SunSport where we will be providing a LIVE blog of this fixture from 1pm.
Aleksandr Golovin went up against England for Russia at Euro 2016EPA
What is the team news?
ARGENTINA will be hoping Paulo Dybala can strike up some sort of partnership with Lionel Messi – and break his international duck.
The Juve forward has been in exceptional domestic form but is ten caps without a goal for his country.
Juve’s top scorer Paolo Dybala during their 0-0 draw against SportingAFP or licensors
He and his team-mates were yesterday spotted training on green pitches in chilly Moscow.
But the surfaces had turned white with frost on Thursday as temperatures hit zero degrees celsius.
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