Amazing Argentina Soccer Facts For Football Lovers!

The history of soccer (or football as it's known in most of the world) in Argentina dates back to the 19th century when British immigrants introduced it in its capital, Buenos Aires. 

The Argentina national football team represents the team in tournaments like FIFA Futsal, Copa América, and FIFA World Cup. The game is controlled and supervised by the Argentine Football Association.

In recent times, however, Argentina has developed itself to be one of the world's most proficient and notable soccer teams. The Argentine male soccer team since 2012 has been in the top-ranking position of FIFA's world ranking. FIFA or Federation Internationale De Football Association is the governing body of football (soccer), futsal, and beach soccer.

The considerable and drastic improvement of the Argentina national football/soccer team has garnered fans and supporters all over the world. Even if you are not one of the soccer enthusiasts, you might have heard the name called 'Diego Maradona.' Diego Maradonna is known and regarded as the greatest player, not just in Argentine football but most outstanding in the whole history of this popular sport.

The Argentina national football/soccer team hosted and nurtured the talent of numerous budding soccer players and helped them realize their potential. Players for the world champion team are nurtured through local leagues and matches in which different professional sports clubs participate.

On a related note, do you know River Plate (Río de la Plata) is one of the most well-known local teams along with Independiente, Racing Club, and Boca Juniors!

Without any further adieu then, come on, let us learn some more about the crazy popular Argentina soccer team and many other things related to it! After reading these interesting Argentina soccer facts, check out Arkansas facts and arms race facts.

Jersey Selection Of Argentina Soccer

Argentina has had numerous diverse colors and designs on its jersey. But their most prominent one is a blue and white striped jersey.

In 1908, the classical jersey of stripes of light blue and white was first worn by this South American soccer team. However, in 1986, during the FIFA world cup, the team wore just a blue shirt-like jersey when Maradona scored what is regarded as the goal of the century.

The striped jersey worn in 1908 has remained the official soccer (or football) kit in the Latin American country, Argentina, till today. According to the detailed 2021 Argentina football squad, the #1 jersey is worn by Franco Armani F. Armani, the goalkeeper of the official national soccer team.

History Of Argentina Soccer

The first-ever formation of the team and the official match of the Argentina soccer team was played on the 20th of July 1902, against Uruguay where Argentina won by a landslide, a complete 6-0 win. The match was held in paso de molino, montevideo.

However, numerous reports suggest that matches were played before 1902, but as they were not organized by any association, they are not considered official.

Since their formation, the national Argentina soccer team has participated in a total of five FIFA world cups finals and won two world cups. Argentina won its first-ever world cup in 1978 by beating the Netherlands in the finals.

In 1982, most soccer teams in the country lacked the financial resources to keep top domestic players due to an unpredictable political climate and an exceedingly unstable administration with numerous presidents in a short period of time. Diego Maradona, Mario Kempes, Daniel Passarella, and a slew of other players left Argentina for Europe in 1982.

The Copa America, also known as the American soccer championship, is an all men's soccer tournament contested by all South American soccer teams. And the national soccer team of Argentina has won 15 times, breaking many previously held records. The team is also known for winning FIFA confederation cups (international football tournament) in 1992.

The years after 1992 are also called the beginning of the Maradona era. Diego Maradonna, known as the 'God of Football,' is one of the greatest players to have ever played for Argentina. The world cup of 1986 is also known for the controversial goal scored by Diego Maradona, gaining the victory and eventually winning the 1986 world cup. This particular match created a unique sense of history and patriotism among the Argentinian people.

Football, known as soccer in North America, due to its ever-increasing popularity and international recognition, and gigantic fan base, is the most popular sport among the people of Argentina; although first introduced by the British in the 19th century, it was the Argentinians who made the sport famous and adopted it as their country's pride.

Argentina soccer is based on the soccer-style called grinta (violent, offensive, and physical type of play).

Apart from the United Kingdom, Argentina was the first country to establish a national soccer league in 1893. The women's national league in the country was established in 1991, and the female Argentine team qualified for the first World Cup in 2007.

Argentina's first prize was the Copa Lipton, which they won in 1905. In 1910, they won their first tournament, including Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile.

In 1982, most soccer teams lacked the financial resources to keep top domestic players due to an unpredictable political climate and an exceedingly unstable administration with numerous presidents in a short period of time. Many players, including Diego Maradona, Mario Kempes (who had already played in Spain and had briefly returned to Argentina), Daniel Passarella, and others, left Argentina for Spain, France, Italy, or England in 1982.

World Cups And Matches Won By Argentina

The national team of Argentine football won numerous trophies and cups. 

This country from Latin America has won two world cups till today and has been runners-up three times. The current captain of the Argentinian soccer team Lionel Messi is also the team's top scorer. In the 2014 world cup, the team led by Lionel Messi played till the finals but lost in the finals to Germany. However, Argentina is also considered one of the most successful teams internationally, winning the two world cups titles and two gold medals in the Olympic games.

Till today, the national team of Argentina has won a total of 22 international titles. The Intercontinental Cup titles held in 1977, 2000, and 2003 have been won by Argentina. Along with Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi,  Mario Kempes is considered Argentina's topmost player. The team won the first world cup in 1978 and the second world cup in 1982, further reiterating Argentina as one of the best teams in the world when it comes to the game of soccer.

The FIFA World Cups of 1930, 1990, and 2014 were instrumental in shaping Argentine football history. Although the team qualified for the finals but ended as a runner-up, the matches themselves created a legacy and intense impact on the fans of the most popular sport.

What The Argentina Soccer Jersey Looked Like In 1960

The classical Argentina soccer jersey that is presently in use has light blue and white stripes, and the Argentina team first wore it in 1908.

This is one of those jerseys of Argentina Soccer that witnessed the uprising of Argentinian soccer. Many soccer coaches in Argentina believe that jerseys can affect players' performance.

Argentina has also had great success in the Copa América, which was hosted in South America, having won it 15 times, the most recent time in 2021, led by Lionel Messi, and are presently tied with Uruguay for the most wins. Argentina is noted for its rivalries with Brazil, Uruguay, England, and Germany, which date back to specific events in soccer history. Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona are two extremely famous Argentine players who have helped increase the game's popularity, with fans present across many countries.

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