The Albiceleste have stepped into the World Cup spotlight many times, locking horns in pivotal battles that defined generations of football fans.
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is expected to be the swan song for one of the sport’s greatest icons, Lionel Messi, with coach Lionel Scaloni guiding a squad that again carries serious title aspirations. The tournament remains a stage where Argentina has repeatedly proven its resilience and quality on the grandest stage.
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Argentina stands among the teams with a long tradition of challenging the sport’s giants, leaving a lasting mark in world football through more than a few historic moments.
How many World Cup finals has the Argentina national team played?
Argentina has reached the World Cup final on five occasions. The journey began at the inaugural 1930 tournament in Uruguay, where the team finished as runners up to the hosts with a 4-2 scoreline in the final. The second final occurred when Argentina hosted the event in 1978, a triumph secured by a 3-1 victory over the Netherlands after extra time, highlighted by a double from Mario Kempes and a goal by Bertoni.
The third final arrived in Mexico 1986, with Diego Armando Maradona as the central figure guiding Argentina to a 3-2 win over West Germany, a match remembered for its dramatic twists and key goals from Brown, Valdano, and Burruchaga. Four years later, in Italy 1990, the final saw Argentina fall 1-0 to West Germany, a game decided by a goal from Brehme. The most recent final before the Qatar era came in Brazil 2014, when Germany edged Argentina with a late goal by Götze in extra time.
In total, Argentina has played in five World Cup finals and lifted the title twice. Qatar 2022 carried the potential to increase that tally to six if the team could conquer Croatia in the semi finals and push into the final match with momentum and belief.
What was the best World Cup winning team?
- France 2018
- Germany 2014
- Spain 2010
- Italy 2006
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What was the best World Cup winning team?
- France 2018
- Germany 2014
- Spain 2010
- Italy 2006
257691 to vote