Argentina won in their next final in 1978, beating the Netherlands, 3–1. La Selección (national team), also known as the Albicelestes (sky blue and whites), has appeared in five World Cup finals, including the first final in 1930, which they lost, 4–2, to Uruguay. The reasons for this varied, including long travel times between countries and the interruption of World War I. During the first years of its existence, the Argentina national team only played friendly matches against other South American teams. The game (which was the first international for both sides) was held in Montevideo and Argentina won 6–0. The first match ever recorded for Argentina was against Uruguay, on 20 June 1902. įurther information: Football in Argentina Argentina is known for having rivalries with Brazil, Uruguay, England, Nigeria and Germany. Argentina is the most successful team in the CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions, having won it twice ( 19). The team also won the 1992 FIFA Confederations Cup. Argentina's World Cup winning managers are César Luis Menotti in 1978 and Carlos Bilardo in 1986.Īrgentina has also been very successful in the Copa América, winning it 15 times, most recently led by Lionel Messi in 2021, and are currently tied with Uruguay in most wins. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, made their fifth appearance in a World Cup final in 2014, again losing to Germany 1–0 during extra-time. They made the World Cup finals once more in 1990, and lost 1–0 to West Germany following a controversial penalty call in the 87th minute. Argentina won again in 1986 with a 3–2 victory over West Germany, and a tournament campaign inspired by their captain Diego Maradona. Argentina won in their next final appearance in 1978, beating the Netherlands 3–1 at extra time.
La Selección (National Team), also known as La Albiceleste, has appeared in five World Cup finals, including the first final in 1930, which they lost 4–2 to Uruguay. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires. The Argentina national football team ( Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Argentina) represents Argentina in men's international football and is administered by the Argentine Football Association, the governing body for football in Argentina.
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