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Starting line-up for Argentina in 2022 FIFA World Cup match vs Mexico. Author Hossein Zohrevand.

Top 10 Incredible Facts about Argentina National Football (Soccer) Team

Football, known as soccer in North America, due to its ever-increasing popularity and international recognition, and gigantic fan base, is the most popular sport among the people of Argentina; although first introduced by the British in the 19th century, it was the Argentinians who made the sport famous and adopted it as their country’s pride.

In recent times, Argentina has developed itself to be one of the world’s most proficient and notable soccer teams. The Argentine male soccer team since 2012 has been in the top-ranking position of FIFA’s world ranking.

1. They Are The 2022 FIFA World Cup Champions

Argentina and their idol Lionel Messi finally fulfilled what they considered their destiny, winning football鈥檚 greatest prize, the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The South American champions also became the world champions, beating France 4-2 in penalty kicks after the two giants of the game had battled to an enthralling 3-3 draw in 120 minutes of play at the tournament.

2. Winning The 2022 FIFA World Cup Catapulted The Team As One Of The Most Successful Nations At The World Cup

Argentina National Football Team 2009. Author Mysyakin Alexander.

After the 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph, Argentina has now become the fourth most successful nation at the World Cup with three titles, behind Brazil (five titles) and Italy and Germany (both with four titles).  They were champions in 1978, 1986 and 2022. With an impressive World Cup history, they have also been runners up three times: in 1930, 1990 and 2014. In 18 World Cup tournaments, Argentina has 47 victories in 88 matches. The team was present in all but four of the World Cups, being behind only Brazil and Germany in number of appearances.

3. The National Football Team Is Home To The Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T)

Messi with the Argentina national team during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Author Hossein Zohrevand.

The 1960s will remember Pele, The 1970s will remember Cruyff, The 1980s will remember Maradona, The 1990s will remember Rom谩rio/Ronaldo Nazario, The 2000s will remember Zidane/Ronaldinho, The 2010s will remember Cristiano,  And football history will always remember Lionel Messi .

In a glittering career, Messi had won everything but the World Cup. At the fifth time of asking, he finally achieved what many had seen as his destiny. His most illustrious predecessor in the famous no.10 shirt, Diego Maradona, lifted the World Cup in 1986 in Mexico.

Messi proved that he is the greatest, most talented footballer the world has ever seen. A team player. His contribution at this world cup was unstoppable. At 35, he carried the whole Argentines on his shoulder, at such an age he was still able to play 120 minutes of football yesterday. He brought back a 36 years memory for Argentina.

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4. Argentina National Football Team: Known As The La Albiceleste

Every four years, the Argentine national football team is always considered as one of the favorites to win the World Cup and this year was not an exception. With their traditional blue and black colors they are known as The La Albiceleste

5. Argentina Has Never Lost A World Cup Semifinal

 Argentina has never lost a World Cup semifinal. They have been victorious in all four previous visits to this stage of the competition, advancing past USA in 1930 (6-1), Belgium in 1986 (2-0), Italy in 1990 (1-1, 4-3 on penalties) and the Netherlands in 2014 (0-0, 4-2 on penalties).

6. Argentina Have Lost Only One Of Their Last 47 Internationals

Argentina have lost only one of their last 47 internationals (W33 D13), which was their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening game of the World Cup in Qatar.

7. The Argentina Goalkeeper Picked Up The World Cup Golden Glove Award

Emi Martinez. Author Maquina24.

Emi Martinez picked up the World Cup Golden Glove award as Argentina lifted the World Cup by defeating France in an all-time final. The Aston Villa goalkeeper was instrumental between the sticks for La Albiceletse throughout the tournament and becomes the first South American to win the award as a result.

Despite being beaten by a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick in the 120 minutes of football in the final, Martinez came up with a number of saves and proved his worth in the penalty shootout, saving Kingsley Coman’s effort and psyching out Aurelien Tchouameni who went on to fire his spot kick wide of the post.

The 30-year-old kept three clean sheets and conceded just seven times throughout the tournament to further cement his reputation as one of the most reliable stoppers in world football right now, proving integral once again for Lionel Scaloni in line with Argentina’s ascent.

8. They Not Only Won The 2022FIFA World Cup, But Beat The Defending Champions

2022 France National Team. Author Hossein Zahrvand.

Argentina won World Cup final against France in penalty shootout against France in a very fashionable way. In a pulsating final, France was coming in as the defending champions and were hoping to win it back to back. Unfortunately it was never to be as the Argentines managed to tame them and beat them during the penalty kick shootout after the teams reached full time with a 3-3 tie. The game had headed into 30 extra minutes in a 2-2 tie

9. The Current Coach of Argentina Is France Lionel Scaloni

 France Lionel Scaloni was hired by Argentina as caretaker manager until they found a permanent coach for the job. Initially, the decision to name him as the national team coach did not go well with many and was even criticized by the late Diego Maradona who said; 鈥淗e can鈥檛 even direct traffic, how come he will direct the national team. Have we all gone mad?鈥�

However in 2021, Scaloni led Argentina to their first trophy in 28 years and he has now led Argentina to 3 international trophies in 18 months i.e.  2021 Copa America, 2022 Finalissima, 2022 FIFA World Cup

10. Players For The World Champion Team Are Nurtured Through Local Leagues

The Argentina national football/soccer team hosted and nurtured the talent of numerous budding soccer players and helped them realize their potential. Players for the world champion team are nurtured through local leagues and matches in which different professional sports clubs participate. This is a record of Argentina’s results at the FIFA World Cup. 2. Argentina Beat France On Penalties To Win World Cup.