When did Argentina win its most recent FIFA World Cup title?
Argentina won its most recent FIFA World Cup in 2022, beating France in a penalty shoot-out after a 3-3 draw. It was the team's third World Cup title, following wins in 1978 and 1986.
Questions about Argentina national football team
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How many times has Argentina won the Copa América?
Argentina has won the Copa América a record 16 times, most recently in 2024. It is the only nation to win the tournament three times in a row, with titles in 1945-1946 and 1947.
Who holds Argentina's national team records for goals and appearances?
Lionel Messi holds both records for Argentina, with 198 appearances and 116 goals. He also won the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball in 2014 and 2022.
Why is the Argentina versus Brazil match called the Superclassic of the Americas?
The Argentina-Brazil match is nicknamed the Superclassic of the Americas because it is one of the oldest rivalries in South American football. FIFA has called it the essence of football rivalry.
When did Argentina's striped jersey first become the team's official kit?
Argentina's white jersey with light blue vertical stripes was first worn on the 2nd of July 1908 and became official in a match against Uruguay on the 13th of September 1908. It has remained the team's defining kit ever since.
Where does the Argentina national football team play its home matches?
Argentina plays most of its home matches at Estadio Monumental, the stadium of Club Atlético River Plate in Buenos Aires. It also uses venues such as Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades and La Bombonera.