5 reasons why Argentina could win the World Cup 2018 now

#2 Messi fired up

Inspired Messi

The image of a forlorn looking Messi is not something we are accustomed to seeing, although an argument could be made about the opposite when he plays for Argentina.

At Barcelona, things are a lot easier for him as he has been playing in the same system for the better part of the last two decades. As a result, he takes to Barcelona like a duck takes to water.

At Argentina, he doesn’t get the same privilege. However, inspiration goes a long way and the Argentina captain looks like an inspired player.

The number 10 was seen leading the team-talk at half-time – something that he usually never does, visibly at least – and was really trying to take part in all the plays that Argentina made against Nigeria.

As a result, an inspired Messi is someone who can win you tournaments – and Argentina could just have it their way this time around.