Argentina easily overcame Iraq 4-0 in a friendly in Saudi Arabia on Thursday with three players scoring their first international goals for the twice world champions while German Pezzella also found the net.

Four-goal Argentina too strong for Iraq in Saudi friendly

Iraq's star footballer Bashar Rasan was unaware of his mother's death when he was playing during Iraq's 0-4 defeat to Argentina in a friendly clash in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

Iraq vs Argentina: Bashar Rasan leaves pitch after finding out about mother's death

Argentina's World Cup hopes were dealt a blow as captain Messi missed the game, serving a four-match ban for swearing at a match official

Messi-less Argentina lose 2-0 in Bolivia qualifier