Argentina are one of the most successful teams in FIFA World Cup history, making them a stalwart in international football. After Brazil, they are the side from South America who have tasted glory the most times in the tournament and are the fourth-best in the competition's history in terms of titles won. La Albiceleste has produced some of the most iconic World Cup history and redeemed themselves in the previous edition by winning the silverware in an emphatic style. Indeed, Argentina has produced some of the football greats whose magic and legacy are ingrained in the competition, whether it is the icon Diego Maradona or arguably the greatest player to ever play the game, Lionel Messi, for generations to savour. The 2026 World Cup will be the 14th straight participation for the team in the finals as they prepare to defend their prestigious title to write another glory chapter in their storied history.
Here are the Frequently Asked Questions about England’s performance at the World Cup:
How many times has Argentina won the World Cup?
Argentina has won the World Cup three times. Their first honour came in 1978, followed by 1986 and their recent success in 2022.
How many times has Argentina reached the World Cup final?
Argentina has reached the final of a World Cup six times after finishing as runners-up thrice in 1930, 1990 and 2014 aside from their three honours.
How many times has Argentina qualified for the World Cup?
After booking their spot in the 2026 World Cup, Argentina will make their 19th appearance in the tournament.
When did Argentina make their World Cup debut?
Argentina made their World Cup debut in the inaugural edition in 1930.
How many matches did Argentina play at the World Cup?
Argentina has played 88 matches at the World Cup stage.
How many matches did Argentina win at the World Cup?
Argentina has won 47 matches at the World Cup.
How many matches did Argentina lose at the World Cup?
Argentina has lost 24 matches at the World Cup stage.
What is Argentina’s biggest win in World Cup history?
Argentina's biggest wins in World Cup history are the 6-0 victories against Peru in 1978 and Serbia and Montenegro in 2006, both in the group stage.
What is Argentina’s biggest defeat in a World Cup?
Argentina’s biggest defeat in FIFA World Cup history is the 6-1 loss to Czechoslovakia in 1958.
How many goals did Argentina score at the World Cup?
Argentina has scored 152 goals in their World Cup history.
What is the highest number of goals Argentina scored at a single World Cup?
The highest number of goals Argentina scored at a single World Cup was 18 when they finished as runners-up in 1930.
How many goals did Argentina concede at the World Cup?
Argentina has conceded 101 goals at the World Cup.
What is the highest number of goals Argentina conceded at a single World Cup?
The highest number of goals Argentina conceded at a single World Cup is 12 in 1974.
Who is Argentina’s all-time top scorer in World Cups?
Lionel Messi is the all-time top goalscorer in the World Cup for Argentina with 13 goals.
Who has scored the most goals for Argentina in a single World Cup?
Lionel Messi has scored the most goals for Argentina in a single World Cup with seven in 2022.
Who is the youngest goalscorer for England in the World Cup?
The youngest goalscorer for Argentina in a FIFA World Cup is Lionel Messi, who scored against Serbia and Montenegro in 2006, aged 18 years and 357 days.
Who scored Argentina’s first-ever World Cup goal?
Luis Felipe Monti scored Argentina’s first-ever World Cup goal in the 1-0 win against France in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 1930.
What is Argentina’s longest streak of scoring in World Cup matches?
Argentina’s longest streak of scoring in World Cup matches is 11 consecutive games from 1930 to 1962 and 1982 to 1986.
Who has made the most appearances for Argentina in World Cup history?
Lionel Messi has made the most appearances for Argentina in World Cup history over five editions, with 26.
Which goalkeeper for France has the most World Cup clean sheets?
The Argentine goalkeeper with the most clean sheets in World Cup history is Sergio Romero, with six.
Which player has captained Argentina for the most World Cups?
The player who has captained Argentina in the most World Cups is Lionel Messi, after he led his side 19 times between 2010 and 2022. He also holds the record of making the most appearances in the World Cup as captain.
