Argentina has a solid run in all lines. Not for nothing, Scaloni’s men are the sole and comfortable leaders of the South American Qualifiers standings. Like any good team, they build themselves up from the back forward and this was demonstrated in these qualifiers: Argentina barely conceded a goal in one of the seven games they played. In fact, it is the team that has conceded the fewest goals in all of the qualifiers.
The only match in which Argentina received goals
The Argentine National Team began its journey in the South American Qualifiers with a perfect record: four wins in four games, but the streak was cut short on the fifth day. On that occasion, Scaloni’s team received Uruguay at La Bombonera and lost 2-0 with goals from Ronald Araújo and Darwin Núñez. So far, this is Argentina’s only defeat in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. In the rest of the matches, Scaloni’s team won and kept a clean sheet.
The key to solidity
Argentina is undoubtedly a very well-trained team. The same foundation has been maintained for years and the coach’s ideas have already permeated the group. However, in this defensive aspect, it is essential to highlight the work of some specific players. Dibu Martínez is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Cuti Romero, Lisandro Martínez and Nicolás Otamendi provide permanent guarantees and the flyers collaborate.
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The Monumental, a fortress
History has it that the home of the Argentine National Team is the Monumental. The numbers back this up: the Albiceleste has played 57 South American Qualifying matches there throughout its history. The results are overwhelming: 41 wins, 14 draws and two losses.
