🇦🇷 Argentina at the World Cup: Complete History

From their debut to the upcoming 2026 tournament, here's the complete story of Argentina National Football Team at the FIFA World Cup.

At a Glance

18

WC Appearances

3

Titles Won

Winners (1978, 1986, 2022)

Best Result

47W-15D-24L

All-Time WC Record

Notable World Cup Moments

1

Won the 1978 World Cup on home soil under Cesar Luis Menotti

2

Diego Maradona's legendary 1986 World Cup — Hand of God and Goal of the Century against England en route to the title

3

Lost the 1990 final to West Germany and the 2014 final to Germany in extra time

4

Lionel Messi finally lifted the trophy in 2022 in Qatar, defeating France in one of the greatest finals ever played

5

Three-time champions — the third most successful nation in World Cup history behind Brazil (5) and Germany (4)

6

Won the 2024 Copa America, arriving at 2026 as the dominant force in international football

Looking Ahead to 2026

The 2026 World Cup represents a historic opportunity for Argentina. With 18 previous appearances and a best result of Winners (1978, 1986, 2022), the team will look to write a new chapter in their World Cup story.

Currently ranked #1 in the FIFA World Rankings, Argentina has been drawn into Group J and has +350 odds to win the tournament outright.

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