STATBOX-Soccer-Argentina at the World Cup
Argentina have appeared at 17 different World Cups, winning the tournament twice and finishing runners-up three times. Their last appearance in the final came in 2014 when they lost to Germany in extra time. Argentina scraped through to the knockouts of the 2018 World Cup after finishing second in their group. They were eliminated 4-3 by champions France in a see-saw last-16 encounter.
Argentina finished second in CONMEBOL qualifiers behind Brazil. They scored 27 goals in 17 games and conceded only eight. Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez were Argentina's top scorers with seven goals each.
Argentina are on a 35-match unbeaten run since they last lost a match to Brazil in 2019. Argentina won the 2021 Copa America title. They have not been tested since their 'Finalissima' win over Italy in June.
