Argentina
Argentina finished third in the CONMEBOL standings for Russia 2018 qualifying, reaching the tournament on the final matchday.
FIFA Ranking: 5
Continent: South America
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World Cup History:
Qualifying Campaigns: 16
First stage appearances: 13
Semi final appearances: 5
Finals: 5
Titles: 2
First World Cup: 1930
Last World Cup: 2014
Best outing: Champion (1978, 1986)
Key Player: LIONEL MESSI
Messi
Considered one of the best footballers in history, Messi has been voted FIFA’s player of the year on five separate occasions. Argentina’s captain and all-time leading goalscorer will be making his fourth World Cup appearance at Russia 2018.
MATCHES:
June 16: ARGENTINA vs ICELAND
June 21: ARGENTINA vs CROATIA
June 26: NIGERIA vs ARGENTINA
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