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\"ArgentinaArgentina have a rich history in the World Cup. They were runners-up in the inaugural FIFA World Cup in Uruguay back in 1930, going on to lift the trophy for the first time 48 years later when they were the hosts.<\/p>\n

Overall, the Argentines have won the World Cup on three occasions, becoming one of the more successful nations in World Cup history along the way being one of only six sides to have won it more than once. They will forever be in the shadow of neighbour Brazil though who have five World Cups to their name.<\/p>\n

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When Did Argentina Last Win the World Cup?<\/h2>\n

Argentina are one of just six nations to have won the World Cup more than once. Their first win was on home soil in 1978, with a second victory eight years on in Mexico in 1986 and, of course, their most recent victory in Qatar in 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

World Cup Results<\/h2>\n

Argentina are usually regulars in the knockout stages of World Cups, reaching the quarter-finals or beyond in four of the last five tournaments. The nation has only failed to qualify for one World Cup in their history, which was the 1970 edition in Mexico.<\/p>\n

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Year<\/th>\nHost<\/th>\nStage of Elimination (Position)<\/th>\nManager<\/th>\nTop Scorer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2022<\/td>\nQatar<\/a><\/td>\nWinners (1st)<\/td>\nLionel Scaloni<\/td>\nLionel Messi (7)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018<\/td>\nRussia<\/td>\nRound of 16 (16th)<\/td>\nJorge Sampaoli<\/td>\nSergio Aguero (2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014<\/td>\nBrazil<\/td>\nFinal (2nd)<\/td>\nAlejandro Sabella<\/td>\nLionel Messi (4)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2010<\/td>\nSouth Africa<\/td>\nQuarter-finals (5th)<\/td>\nDiego Maradona<\/td>\nGonzalo Higuain (4)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2006<\/td>\nGermany<\/td>\nQuarter-finals (6th)<\/td>\nJose Pekerman<\/td>\nHernan Crespo (3) & Maxi Rodriguez (3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2002<\/td>\nSouth Korea & Japan<\/td>\nGroup Stage (18th)<\/td>\nMarcelo Bielsa<\/td>\nGabriel Batistuta (1) & Hernan Crespo (1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1998<\/td>\nFrance<\/td>\nQuarter-finals (6th)<\/td>\nDaniel Passarella<\/td>\nGabriel Batistuta (5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1994<\/td>\nUSA<\/td>\nRound of 16 (10th)<\/td>\nAlfio Basile<\/td>\nGabriel Batistuta (4)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1990<\/td>\nItaly<\/td>\nFinal (2nd)<\/td>\nCarlos Bilardo<\/td>\nClaudio Caniggia (2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1986<\/td>\nMexico<\/td>\nWinners (1st)<\/td>\nCarlos Bilardo<\/td>\nDiego Maradona (5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1982<\/td>\nSpain<\/td>\nRound 2 (11th)<\/td>\nCesar Luis Menotti<\/td>\nDaniel Bertoni (2), Diego Maradona (2), Daniel Passarella (2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1978<\/td>\nArgentina<\/td>\nWinners (1st)<\/td>\nCesar Luis Menotti<\/td>\nMario Kempes (6)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1974<\/td>\nWest Germany<\/td>\nRound 2 (8th)<\/td>\nVladislao Cap<\/td>\nRene Houseman (3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1966<\/td>\nEngland<\/td>\nQuarter-finals (5th)<\/td>\nJuan Carlos Lorenzo<\/td>\nLuis Artime (3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1962<\/td>\nChile<\/td>\nGroup Stage (10th)<\/td>\nJuan Carlos Lorenzo<\/td>\nHector Facundo (1) & Jose Sanfilippo (1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1958<\/td>\nSweden<\/td>\nGroup Stage (13th)<\/td>\nGuillermo Stabile<\/td>\nOmar Oreste Corbatta (3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1934<\/td>\nItaly<\/td>\nRound 1 (9th)<\/td>\nFelipe Pascucci<\/td>\nErnesto Belis (1) & Alberto Galateo (1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1930<\/td>\nUruguay<\/td>\nFinal (2nd)<\/td>\nFrancisco Olazar \/ Juan Jose Tramutola<\/td>\nGuillermo Stabile (8)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Times Argentina Won the World Cup<\/h2>\n
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Only Brazil, Germany and Italy have a better World Cup record than Argentina. After being runners-up in the inaugural tournament way back in 1930 it took a while before they finally went one better, which happened 48 years later on home soil when they beat Netherlands in the final.<\/p>\n

1978 \u2013 Argentina Prevail on Home Turf<\/h3>\n

Argentina\u2019s first World Cup triumph came in 1978 when they were the tournament hosts. It remains the one and only World Cup to be held in Argentina, and the hosts certainly made the most of home advantage amid plenty of controversy.<\/p>\n

They edged through an extremely tough Group 1, beating Hungary and France by 2-1 scorelines before losing 1-0 to Italy. Argentina then won Group B in the second round ahead of Brazil, Poland and Peru to progress through to the final. Two goals from the tournament\u2019s top scorer Mario Kempes helped the hosts to a 3-1 victory (after extra time) in Buenos Aires against Netherlands.<\/p>\n

1986 \u2013 Maradona Inspires Argentina to Second World Cup Win<\/h3>\n

Argentina\u2019s second World Cup victory came just eight years after their first. A 25 year old Diego Maradona captained and top-scored for Argentina, captivating the world in the process. He netted the infamous \u2018Hand of God\u2019 goal against England in the quarter-finals, as well as scoring one of the most spectacular solo goals you will ever see, in the same game.<\/p>\n

Argentina eased into the knockouts, topping their group which also included Italy, Bulgaria and South Korea. They then saw off Uruguay (1-0), England (2-1) and Belgium (2-0) to reach the final. West Germany were waiting in Mexico City, with Argentina edging a thrilling final 3-2. Jorge Burruchaga netted a memorable winner just six minutes from time.<\/p>\n

2022 \u2013 Messi Finally Lands Football’s Biggest Prize<\/h3>\n

Having won the Copa America in 2021 for the first time in 28 years, Argentina were amongst the favourites for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but their opening game of the tournament didn’t quite go to plan. They lost to Saudi Arabia, a team ranked 50 places below them in the world, creating one of the World Cup’s greatest shocks.<\/p>\n

Argentina bounced back to top their group with 2-0 wins over both Mexico and Poland to set up a tie against Australia in the round of 16, a game which they edged 2-1. The Netherlands were next In the quarter-finals, seeing a late comeback from the Dutch taking the game to extra time and penalties, which Argentina won 4-3. Croatia awaited in the semi-finals, having defeated favourites Brazil in the previous round. Argentina ran out comfortable 3-0 winners to set up a final against defending Champions France.<\/p>\n

Goals from a Lionel Messi penalty and Angel Di Maria gave Argentina a 2-0 lead but two goals in two minutes from Kylian Mbappe, the first of which also a penalty, took the final into extra time. Lionel Messi again netted for Argentina but a second penalty for Kylian Mbappe secured his hattrick and a meant there would be a penalty shootout to decide the winner. Star players Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe scored their openers but a save from Argentine keeper Emiliano Mart\u00ednez and a further miss from France gave the South Americans the shootout 4-2 and a third World Cup win.<\/p>\n

Best Performances<\/h2>\n

Apart from their three triumphs, Argentina have had some memorable World Cup campaigns. They have been runners-up three times, including in 2014. Lionel Messi was inspirational, scoring four times to fire his country to the World Cup final on Brazilian soil. Unfortunately for them, Mario Gotze\u2019s extra-time goal gave Germany a 1-0 victory at the Estadio do Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n

Golden Boot \/ Top Goalscorer<\/h2>\n

An Argentine player has won the World Cup Golden Boot on two occasions. The first was Guillermo Stabile, who bagged a staggering eight goals at the 1930 World Cup, including a hat-trick against Mexico. Also, Mario Kempes won the Golden Boot in 1978, scoring six times as Argentina won the World Cup for the first time. Maradona\u2019s five goals in 1986 wasn\u2019t quite enough though as England legend Gary Lineker netted six times. Lionel Messi Scored 7 goals in 2022 but was pipped by France’s Kylian Mbappe who scored 8.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Year<\/th>\nHost<\/th>\nPlayer<\/th>\nNumber of Goals<\/th>\nRunner(s) Up<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1978<\/td>\nArgentina<\/td>\nMario Kempes<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nRob Rensenbrink (5) & Teofilo Cubillas (5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1930<\/td>\nUruguay<\/td>\nGuillermo Stabile<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nPedro Cea (5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Times Argentina Didn’t Qualify for the World Cup<\/h2>\n

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Argentina have a phenomenal World Cup qualifying record, but they did fail to reach Mexico in 1970 after a poor qualifying campaign. The Argentines, managed by Adolfo Pedernera, picked up just one victory in CONMEBOL Qualifying Group 1 to finish on just three points from a possible eight.<\/p>\n

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Year<\/th>\nHost<\/th>\nManager<\/th>\nPlayed<\/th>\nWon<\/th>\nDraw<\/th>\nLoss<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1970<\/td>\nMexico<\/td>\nAdolfo Pedernera<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Worst Result<\/h2>\n

Generally, Argentina have an excellent World Cup record, but there have been one or two exceptions over the years. Their worst showing was at the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan. Marcelo Bielsa\u2019s men went up against Sweden, England and Nigeria. The Argentines won one, drew one and lost one, going on to finish third behind the Swedes and the English in Group F.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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