Iconic Matches
24 entries in the Argentina National Team compendium.
1986 World Cup Quarter-Final vs EnglandTwo goals, one match, eternal rivalry: Maradona's hand and genius.1990 World Cup Final vs West GermanyWest Germany's 1–0 victory over Argentina in the 1990 World Cup final, decided by a late Andreas Brehme…2014 World Cup Final vs GermanyA dream deferred, a moment stolen, and a legacy forged in extra-time agony.1998 World Cup Round of 16 vs EnglandA century of tension resolved on the penalty spot after a night of pure footballing drama.2016 Copa America Centenario Final vs ChileIn New Jersey's humid night, silence swallowed the Albiceleste as Chile claimed their second straight title…2004 Copa America Semi-Final vs BrazilA homecoming nightmare: where Brazil dismantled Argentina's dreams under the floodlights of the Monumental.1990 World Cup Semi-Final vs ItalyA brutal, controversial semi-final decided by penalties in a hostile Neapolitan cauldron.2022 World Cup Final vs FranceA legendary duel between Messi and Mbappé that crowned Argentina's golden generation.1978 World Cup Final vs NetherlandsA nation united by a golden trophy and the magic of Mario Kempes.1928 Olympic Final vs UruguayThe Olympic trial that ignited the eternal River Plate war.1962 World Cup Group Stage vs ChileA match defined by violence rather than football, forever known as the Battle of Santiago.1998 World Cup Quarter-Final vs EnglandFour goals, a red card, and a penalty kick that settled a decades-old grudge under the lights of France.1986 World Cup Semi-final vs BelgiumMaradona’s twin solo strikes dismantled Belgium's defense, securing Argentina’s ticket to the final.2022 FIFA World Cup Quarter-final vs NetherlandsChaos, confrontation, and raw emotion: A penalty shootout born from a 2-2 thriller that defied logic.Copa América 1957 Final vs BrazilA masterclass in attacking football that secured a seventh continental crown for Argentina.1986 World Cup Group Stage vs South KoreaMaradona's first true masterclass in Mexico signaled the dawn of a World Cup legend.2006 World Cup Round of 16 vs MexicoA thunderous volley in extra time sealed a legendary victory for the Albiceleste.2014 World Cup Round of 16 vs SwitzerlandDi María's 118th-minute strike shattered a defensive deadlock, propelling Argentina toward the final in a…2014 World Cup Semi-Final vs NetherlandsA battle won not by brilliance, but by nerves of steel at the penalty spot.2015 Copa América Final vs ChileHeartbreak in Santiago: The final that started a new era of near misses.1930 World Cup Final vs UruguayThe historic first World Cup final where Uruguay defeated Argentina to claim the inaugural title.2005 Copa America Final vs BrazilA solitary strike from Crespo silences the giants and restores Argentina's continental crown.2021 Copa America Final vs BrazilMessi crowned king in Rio as Argentina ended the trophy drought with a historic win over Brazil.2008 Olympic Gold Medal Final vs NigeriaDi María's late penalty secured Argentina's first Olympic Gold in Beijing.
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