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Teams


ARGENTINA



They are going for the revenge
Seeking the old glory
After the terrible loss at Korea- Japan in 2002, in which it was eliminated in the first round, the team changed itself and will seek revenge and a chance to get the Cup The Pekerman team is composed of young players that have been standing out in Europe, such as Riquelme, Messi, and Cambiasso, plus the experience of Sorian, Crespo and Zanetti.
Its last 5 matches
10/12/05
T
Uruguay
1
-
0
Argentina
10/09/05
T
Argentina
2
-
0
Peru
09/03/05
T
Paraguay
1
-
0
Argentina
06/08/05
T
Argentina
3
-
1
Germany
06/04/05
T
Ecuador
2
-
0
Argentina
T = Qualifying phase / A = Friendly matches
See the full schedule of matches
The Star The Coach


Juan Riquelme
The offensive midfielder with great power and class. His great skills and long distance kick, plus his team leadership are his best assets.
Jose Pekerman
Directed for 9 years the youth teams. In 2004 he took charge of the national team, after Marcelo Bielsa quit. He has never coached a first division team.

Big stars in its history
  Diego Maradona
The best one of all, conquered the ‘86 World Cup with the greatest goal ever made in history.

> Tribute to Diego
(Terra Argentina)
Country information
Political system Presidential Republic
Surface area 2,766,890 km²
Population 38,7 million
Religion Catholic
Currency Argentinean Peso
Language Spanish
Federation Argentinean Soccer Association
Website http://www.afa.org.ar/
World Cups 13
Titles 2 World Cups (1974 and 1986)
14 Cup of America
Argentina
Group C
Hamburg
    
>head-to-head  
Gelsenkirchen
    
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Frankfurt
    
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Argentina
Group C
Uniform
Tactics