Argentina National Team: Upcoming Matches 2024, Predictions, starters, Awards, Net worth,History, previous Highlights, Coach,Players, Records, Transfers, League And Everything To Know
Nicknames:
- La Selección: The Selection
- La Albiceleste: The White and Sky Blue
Key Facts:
- Association: Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (Argentine Football Association)
- Confederation: CONMEBOL (South American Football Confederation)
- Head Coach: Lionel Scaloni
- Captain: Lionel Messi
- Most Caps: Lionel Messi (184)
- Also Top Scorer: Lionel Messi (108 goals)
- FIFA Ranking: Currently ranked 1st (as of June 2024)
- Home Stadium: Various venues
Achievements:
- FIFA World Cup: Argentina has won the World Cup three times (1978, 1986, and 2022).
- Also Copa América: They have clinched the Copa América title 15 times, with their most recent victory in 2021.
- Panamerican Championship: Champions in 1960.
- Also CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions: Winners in 1993 and 2022.
- FIFA Confederations Cup: Champions in 1992.
Notable Players (2024 Squad):
- Zach Collaros (QB): A skilled quarterback who leads the offense with precision and decision-making.
- Also Stanley Bryant (OL): The left tackle provides crucial protection for the QB and anchors the offensive line.
- Deatrick Nichols (DB): A talented defensive back excelling in pass coverage and also disrupting opposing offenses.
- Also Nic Demski (WR): A reliable wide receiver known for clutch catches and yards after the catch.
- Willie Jefferson (DE): Dominant force on the defensive line, also consistently pressuring quarterbacks.
Road to Glory:
- The 2024 Copa América is underway, and Argentina aims to win consecutive titles.
- Lionel Messi, their iconic captain, also continues to make headlines as he returns from injury.
Copa America 2024 Fixtures:
- Argentina is drawn into Group A alongside Chile, Canada, and Peru.
- Their group stage matches are as follows:
- Argentina vs. Canada: Argentina secured a 2-0 victory against Canada in their opening match.
- Also Argentina vs. Chile: La Albiceleste faced Chile and emerged victorious with a 1-0 win.
- Argentina vs. Peru: Their final group match against Peru awaits, and also Argentina aims to maintain their winning streak.
Predictions:
- Argentina’s form has been impressive, and they are favorites to progress comfortably through the group stage.
- Lionel Messi’s leadership and the blend of youth and also experience make them a formidable team.
- In the knockout stages, Argentina is likely to face the runners-up from Group B, also possibly Ecuador or Venezuela.
- The semifinals could see them against Mexico, and they aim to reach another Copa America final.
Squad and Starters:
- Argentina’s squad boasts star players like Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María, and also Lautaro Martínez.
- The projected starting lineup (4-3-3) includes:
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
- Also Defenders: Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico
- Midfielders: Fernández, Mac Allister, De Paul
- Forwards: Álvarez, Messi and also Di María
Awards and Achievements:
- Argentina holds the record for the most official titles won by a men’s national team, with 22.
- Individually, Lionel Messi is the all-time most-capped player with 184 games and also the highest goalscorer with 108 goals.
Net Worth:
- Argentina’s squad value is estimated at €978.6 million (approximately $1.16 billion).
- Several players’ market values also exceed those of the entire Australian squad.
Argentina has won all three group stage games, also demonstrating their quality and consistency. The team remains a strong contender for the Copa America title.