The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to be held in Qatar for the first time in the competition’s history with 32 top countries of world football getting ready to battle it out among themselves come November.
Argentina will be one of the teams that will be looking to make their mark in the tournament as they are currently enjoying a 33-match unbeaten run in international football.
Lionel Messi and co. would be eager to prove their worth at the biggest stage of them all and help the South American country win another World Cup. However, it will be easier said than done as they will have to fight off some stiff competition on the road to the final which will be held at the Lusail Stadium on December 18 later this year.
When Did The Argentina National Team First Win The FIFA World Cup?
Argentina won their first World Cup in 1978 when they hosted the competition on home soil. They eventually ended up winning the tournament on 25 June of that year after beating the Netherlands in the final by a 3-1 scoreline.
Argentine legend Mario Kempes was chosen as the golden ball recipient for his contributions in that tournament.
How Many Times Have They won The World Cup?
Argentina has won the FIFA World Cup twice so far. As mentioned earlier, they won it for the first time in 1978 before going on to lift the famous trophy once again in 1986.
The South American nation bagged their second World Cup on 29 June of that year when they secured a 3-2 victory over West Germany in the final. Diego Maradona was voted as the best player of the tournament after he scored five goals and earned one assist throughout the competition.
They have finished as the runners-up in the World Cup three times (1930, 1990 and 2014). After the 2014 heartbreak, the nation would be eager to right the wrongs of the yesteryears. We can expect a lot to ride on their head coach Lionel Scaloni and how he handles his players during the tournament.
Schedule Of Argentina For World Cup 2022
Argentina will play their first game versus Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium on November 22 before facing off against Mexico at the same venue four days later. They will lock horns with Robert Lewandowski’s Poland in their final group game on November 30 at Stadium 974.
| Match No. | Match Date | Argentina Vs | Time (GMT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | November 22 | Argentina v Saudi Arabia | 10:00 am | Lusail Stadium |
| 2. | November 26 | Argentina v Mexico | 07:00 pm | Lusail Stadium |
| 3. | November 30 | Poland v Argentina | 07:00 pm | Stadium 974 |
