Argentina - WC Team Breakdown

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup less than 100 days away, its time to breakdown the nations that will be participating in The Great Tournament. Next up are the teams in Group B, beginning with South American giants, Argentina.



Official Name: Asociación del Fútbol Argentino

Nickname: La Albiceleste

FIFA Confederation: CONMEBOL (South America)

FIFA Code: ARG

How They Qualified: Finished 4th in CONMEBOL qualifying

World Cup Appearances (Including 2010): 15

Best WC Finish: Champions, Argentina 1978 & México 1986

World Cup Record (MP: Wins - Draws - Losses): 65: 33W - 13D - 19L

Head Coach: Diego Maradona

Most Capped Player (# of caps): Javier Zanetti (136)

All-Time Goal Scoring Leader (# of goals): Gabriel Batistuta (56)

Brief Footballing History:
Argentina is one of the great footballing nations in history.

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