World Cup preview: Can Iceland thunder past Messi's date with destiny as Group D concludes?

Chris Hatherall looks ahead to today’s World Cup action as eight teams go into Day 13 looking to finish the group stage on a high.

World Cup preview: Can Iceland thunder past Messi's date with destiny as Group D concludes?

Australia v Peru, Sochi, 3pm

Keep your eyes peeled for or a pre-match man hug between the two captains. Peru’s Paolo Guerrero has promised his counterpart Mile Jedinak a special thank you after he wrote a personal letter to FIFA in support of the Peruvian’s bid to play at the World Cup while he appeals a drugs ban.

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