Whenever the FIFA World Cup is organized, Argentina is one of the strong contenders.
But by the end of the tournament, his hands feel disheartened. This has been going on since 1986. If few opportunities are left, Argentina performs well in the group stage but in the knockout she has a bad day and she is left empty handed. Every time his dream is shattered, and the team as well as the fans are disappointed. The famous Argentine nicknamed La Albiceleste has been running the same story since 1986.
Argentina’s best performance in the FIFA World Cup
Argentina, which has played the World Cup 17 times, participated in the World Cup for the first time in 1902. Argentina, who has played the World Cup for a total of 5 times, has also been a world champion twice. He got the opportunity to play the final for the first time in 1930, but he suffered a 4–2 defeat at the hands of Uruguay and had to be content with being the runner up. His dream of becoming a world champion was finally fulfilled in 1978, when he defeated the Netherlands 3-1 to win the title for the first time.
Maradona’s The Hand of God goal
After this, in 1986, Argentina became the champion again on the basis of the brilliant performance and efficient captaincy of their captain Diego Maradona. In the final, Argentina defeated the then West Germany 3–2. A goal by captain Diego Maradona proved decisive for Argentina in the quarter-final against England. This goal is still known as The Hand of God. In fact, the ball inadvertently touched Maradona’s hand before going to the goal post. Maradona also scored another goal in the same match, which is also considered as the Goal of the Century.
Then the drought of victory started
After this, in the next World Cup held in 1990, Argentina again reached the final, this time also it was the last runner up West Germany, but this time West Germany avenged their previous defeat by defeating them 0-1. took. This goal also came through a controversial penalty in the 87th minute. In 2014, under the captaincy of Lionel Messi, Argentina reached the final of the World Cup for the last time. He was once again defeated by Germany and broke his dream. Since then he has not got a chance to play the final.
Argentina’s record in tournaments
Argentina is currently ranked fourth. In the past, it has also been the number one team. Two-time World Cup champions Argentina defeated Uruguay 6-0 in their first match in 1902. Argentina’s biggest victory was 12–0 against Ecuador in 1942.
Argentina’s record in the Copa America has been excellent. They have won the championship 15 times, taking part in the tournament 43 times and are the team that has won the championship jointly with Uruguay for the most number of times. Argentina has won the CONMEBOL UEFA Cup twice. He has won this title in 1993 and 2022.
Apart from this, Argentina has won the FIFA Confederations Cup once in 1992. Argentina has won the gold medal twice in the Olympic Games. He did this in 2004 in Athens and in 2008 in Beijing Olympics. Apart from SK, she has won silver medal in 1928 in Amsterdam and 1996 in Atlanta.
blame on messi
All the hopes of Argentina winning the World Cup rest on their captain Lionel Messi. That’s because Argentine captain Lionel Menci’s stellar career record. He has not only captained the maximum in 162 matches, but also scored the maximum 86 goals. Not only this, he has also made moves for other players to score goals. But if Argentina wants to become the world champion, then the whole team will have to cooperate. By the way, this will be the last chance for Messi, to make Argentina the world champion, so he will leave no stone unturned.
Argentina’s Prospects in the FIFA World Cup
Currently also Argentina is the Copa America Cup and CONMEBOL UEFA Cup champion. His last performance has also been great, so his claim is strong this time too. The coach of the team is Lionel Scoloni.
By the way, apart from captain Lionel Messi, goalkeeper Francisco Armani, Emiliano Martinez, defender Nicolas Tagliafique, Marx Acua, Nicolas Autemendi, midfielder Rodrigo de Paul, Angel de Mario, Giovanni Li Celso, Landor Paradise, forward Leisdor Martínez, Paulo Davala also contributed if important. If given, this time Argentina’s dream of becoming the world champion can be fulfilled.
