Ever since their first World Cup in 1978, Argentina national football team has been a force to be reckoned with. Led by some of the greatest players in history, including Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, Argentina has won numerous cups and tournaments. So what’s behind their success? In this article, we will explore the history of Argentina’s national football team and its upcoming schedule for the year. We will also provide a lineup for their upcoming games and give you an idea of how to watch them live. Finally, we will provide some insights into their strategy for success.
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Argentina National Football Team
The Argentina national football team is one of the most popular and successful in the world. It has a long and successful history, with its first international match taking place in 1881. The team has competed in a number of major tournaments, including the World Cup, Copa América, and the Olympic Games.
The current head coach of the Argentina national football team is Jorge Sampaoli. He was appointed in December 2016 after the previous manager Edgardo Bauza was sacked. The squad for the 2018 World Cup is as follows:
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GOALKEEPERS: Sergio Romero (Manchester United), Franco Armani (River Plate)
DEFENDERS: Lucas Biglia (Lazio), Federico Fernandez (Zenit Saint Petersburg), Marcos Rojo (Manchester United), Nicolas Otamendi (Manchester City), Ezequiel Garay (Espanyol)
MIDFIELDERS: Ever Banega (Villarreal), Javier Mascherano (Barcelona), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Paulo Dybala ( Juventus ), Angel Di Maria( Paris Saint-Germain ), Enzo Perez( Racing Santander ) FORWARDS: Lionel Messi( Barcelona ), Gonzalo Higuain (Napoli ), Sergio Aguero( Manchester City ), Cristian Pavon( Atletico Madrid ).
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The Argentina national football team, commonly known as La Albiceleste (The White and Blues), represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association. The team has played international matches since 1879.
Argentina’s first international match was on March 3, 1879, against Chile, which resulted in a 3–3 draw. The team played its first World Cup in 1930, where they reached the semi-finals. They have participated in every subsequent edition of the World Cup, reaching the final on four occasions (1978, 1982, 1986, and 2014). They also reached the finals of the Copa América twice (1934 and 2007), as well as the Confederations Cup once (2013).
Squad
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in international football. The team is controlled by the Argentine Football Association, the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina played its first official international match on 27 March 1876 against Uruguay at the Montevideo Cricket Club. The first goal in international football was scored by Arthur Wharton of England in a game between Scotland and England on 6 March 1879.
The Argentina national football team has featured some of the greatest players in history, including Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, and Gonzalo Higuain.
Lineup
The Argentina national football team has been appearing in international tournaments since 1878, making them one of the most successful teams in the world. They are currently managed by Jorge Sampaoli and compete in the CONMEBOL World Cup, Copa America, and the Olympic Games.
The Argentina national football team plays its home matches at various stadiums throughout the country. The stadium with the largest capacity is La Bombonera, which can seat over 70,000 spectators.
The current Argentina national football team squad consists of 30 players. 17 of these players were called up for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Uruguay, while twelve were called up for fixtures against Bolivia and Peru later that year.
Here is a full list of all 30 players that have represented Argentina at the senior level:
Gonzalo Higuain (AJA), Ever Banega (Villarreal), Mauro Icardi (Inter), Nicolás Otamendi (Atlético Madrid), Lucas Biglia (Lazio), Enzo Pérez (Valencia), Rodrigo Palacio (Bs As) Sergio Agüero (Manchester City), Paulo Dybala (Juventus), Lionel Messi (Barcelona).
History
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in international association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association. The team is considered one of the most successful in the world, having won two World Cups, five CONMEBOL tournaments, three Copa América titles, and two Intercontinental Cups.
Argentina’s first international match was against Chile on 3 March 1879, which resulted in a 3–3 draw. The team made its World Cup debut in 1930 and has competed in every subsequent edition of the tournament. In the 1978 World Cup, they reached the semi-finals where they were narrowly defeated by Brazil. Argentina again reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in 1986, but this time was victorious over Germany on penalties after a 2–2 draw in the final. They reached their fourth consecutive World Cup final in 2014 but were once again defeated by Brazil.
In addition to their success at the World Cup, Argentina has also won numerous other tournaments and cups throughout its history including the Copa América twice (1934 and 2007), the Confederations Cup once (2013), and the Pan American Games once (2007). Their most recent victory was the Copa America Centenario in 2016.
Strategy
Argentina’s strategy for success often revolves around their prolific forwards Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuain. Both players are considered some of the best in world football and are capable of producing goals at any moment. This makes them very dangerous on the attack and difficult to defend against.
Another key strategy for Argentina is to play a defensive style of football that allows their midfielders and defenders to control the ball. This allows them to build up play from the back and create chances for their forwards.
Argentina’s upcoming fixtures
Argentina will compete in the CONMEBOL World Cup, Copa America, and the Olympic Games in 2018. Their first fixture of the year is against Bolivia on 13 January at La Bombonera Stadium. They will then face Peru on 18 January before concluding their 2018 World Cup campaign with a fixture against Ecuador on 24 June at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago.
