Argentina

	Overview Argentina are looking to erase the memory of their untimely first-round exit from the 2002 World Cup. On June 8, 2005, Argentina became the first South American side to book their place at World Cup 2006 by defeating arch rivals Brazil 3-1 in Buenos Aires.


Argentine Football Association 13 World Cup appearances 1930, 1934, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 Runner-up in 1930 and 1990 Champion in 1978 and 1986 Most caps Diego Simeone (106) Top scorer Gabriel Batistuta (56) Trivia 1. Argentina have been very successful in Copa América, winning it eleven times and finishing second another eleven times.

Argentina Fixtures
All kick-offs are in local German time (GMT +1)

Saturday, 10th June 21.00
Argentina vs Cote d'Ivoire (Group C)
at Hamburg

Friday, 16th June 15.00
Argentina vs Serbia (Group C)
at Gelsenkirchen

Wednesday, 21th June 21.00
Holland vs Argentina (Group C)
at Frankfurt