Club History
36 entries in the Argentina National Team compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
First International Match (1902)Where neighbors became rivals, sparking football's oldest and most enduring duel.1978 World Cup VictoryHome soil, heavy hearts, and a golden dream finally realized.Founding of AFA (1893)From a quiet office in Buenos Aires to the roar of the world: here is where Argentine foot1930 World Cup Final AppearanceA dream of inaugural glory: Argentina’s first World Cup final, lost in the shadow of Monte1990 World Cup Final LossA valiant siege of destiny ended by a single controversial penalty in the shadow of the Co1986 World Cup VictorySix matches. One captain. A legacy forged in the heat of Mexico City.Copa America Centenario (2016)The third consecutive major final lost on penalties, sealing the 'Golden Generation's' darArgentina-Brazil RivalryThe ultimate South American clash of styles, history, and national pride.Copa America 2021 VictoryTwenty-eight years in the making, finally crowned kings on the hallowed turf of the MaracaRetired Legendary PlayersIcons of the pitch who forged a nation's hope into eternal legacy in silver and sky-blue.Argentina-Uruguay RivalryTwo neighbors, one river, and zero compromise. The original South American derby.Hand of God GoalWhere divine intervention met calculated trickery to rewrite history in the shadow of the Goal of the CenturyA solo run of genius that defined a generation and conquered the world.1930 World Cup FinalFirst to lead the footballing world, first to taste defeat.Lionel MessiThe captain who ended a 28-year drought and delivered the World Cup.Carlos BilardoThe architect of 1986: Where a big-nosed gynecologist forged a World Cup champion.Asociación del Fútbol ArgentinoGuardians of the Albiceleste legacy since the dawn of organized football.Copa América 2021The long wait ends as Argentina dethrones Brazil to claim their first major trophy since 1Gabriel BatistutaThe relentless striker who anchored Argentina's scoring record for decades and delivered tJavier ZanettiThe record-holder who anchored Argentina with 145 appearances and relentless consistency.César Luis MenottiThe architect who taught Argentina to dream with the ball at their feet.1978 FIFA World CupThe first golden dawn that forged the nation's footballing soul.Diego MaradonaThe captain who led Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986.Mario KempesThe striker who scored two braces against Poland and Peru, plus two goals including an extEngland RivalryMore than a match: a century of football clashing with history.FIFA World Cup 2022Thirty-six years of silence broken under the lights of Lusail.Lionel ScaloniFrom traffic-director doubts to three consecutive major trophies: the architect of ArgentiAlfredo Di StéfanoThe Blond Arrow who scored in every European Cup final from 1956 to 1960.1950s Copa América DynastyContinental kings of the fifties, rising above global struggles.1928 Olympic Gold MedalistsConquering Amsterdam to claim Argentina's first Olympic football gold against rivals Urugu1930 World Cup DebutantsThe brave pioneers who brought Argentine football to the world stage in Uruguay's historicLa Selección DoradaThe first team to defeat a full NBA squad and win Olympic gold, defining Argentina's goldeCarlos Bilardo TenureInformation on this subject is not present in the provided source.1986 World Cup VictorsThe legendary squad that crowned Diego Maradona as king in Mexico 1986.Marcelo Bielsa Tactical RevolutionThe intense tactical overhaul that transformed Argentine football through relentless pressLionel Messi Debut EraThe day the future arrived in white and blue stripes.
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