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    Argentina captain Lionel Messi lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy

    As three-time World Cup winners and 16-time Copa America winners, the Albiceleste are one of the greatest national teams in football.

    Consistently ranked among the top 10 teams in the world, the Argentina national side is one of four sides to have won at least three World Cup titles.

    Nicknamed La Albiceleste (The White and Sky Blues), the Argentines have played in six World Cup finals, won 16 Copa America titles, one Confederations Cup, and the U-23 team won gold at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics.

    In addition to the team's success, Argentinian football is well-known through its superstars, most notably the late Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.

    Argentina have a massive rivalry with Brazil and, to a lesser extent, Uruguay. Throughout the years, they have also had memorable clashes with England and Germany.

    Argentina's early years

    Early World Cup appearances

    Return to the World Cup

    1978 World Cup win

    Maradona leads Argentina to 1986 World Cup

    Third World Cup final in four tournaments

    Consistent World Cup runs but no success

    Lionel Messi and new generation

    Argentina at the 2022 World Cup

    Rivalry with Brazil

    Argentina's icons

    Argentina News