The history of Argentina's Soccer Worldcup performances reflects noteworthy results. 1970 marks the only year in which they didn't qualify. Due to political issues they chose not to partake in three Soccer Worldcups; but they have participated in every Soccer Worldcup since 1974 and in 2002, they were eliminated for the first and only time, in the first round. As the 1978 Argentina Worldcup and the 1986 FIFA Worldcup Mexico winners, La Albiceleste faced a string of challenging 2010 world soccer qualifying games. Nevertheless having conquered numerous impediments, the Argentine soccer team are focused on claiming the World Football Cup 2010 for the first time in 24 years. Fortunately this goal may well become a realism as coach, Diego Armando Maradona, has superior players in his squad (including some players accountable for the team's quarter finals game at the Germany 2006 World Cup). Soccer Worldcup Players Worthy of Recognition The Argentine soccer team is home to one of the world's best soccer players, Lionel Messi. As a result it's not surprising that they're relying heavily on him to guide them to victory at the South Africa Worldcup 2010. Supporting him in midfield is their captain and powerhouse, Javier Mascherano. Let's also not overlook Juan Sebastian Veron, who not only has immense experience, but also has a point to prove after receiving criticism during Argentina's weak performance at the 2002 Korea/Japan World Cup. Having played 18 Soccer Worldcup games, Lionel Messi takes the title for most appearances. The top goal scorers are Sergio Agüero, Lionel Messi and Juan Román Riquelme (4). Argentina's Coach Born October 30, 1960 in Lanús, Argentina, Diego Maradona is known as one of the world's top footballer's, together with Pelé of Brazil. He's now tasked with conveying his talent, experience and superiority as a player to the Soccer Worldcup team he now leads. Maradona is known as a competitive, spontaneous and down-the-line kind of guy. As a player, he was nothing short of incredible. He rose through the ranks with his greatest moment being at Napoli in 1984. However, in 1991 a constant drug problem led him to a 15 month sanction. Later at the 1994 Soccer Worldcup he was kicked out due to positive testing for a banned substance. As a consequence of his addiction problems he endured critical health issues in 2004 and 2007. After a nine year break, it came as a surprise when he was announced as the successor to Alfio Basile, who was discharged due to unsatisfactory performance. However, to date Maradona hasn't fared much better, with talk about his replacement. With South Africa Worldcup 2010 around the corner, he has some ground to cover. Argentina FIFA Soccer Worldcup Achievements - As a whole the Argentine soccer team has been involved in four FIFA World Cup Finals. In 1978 they defeated Netherlands and in 1986 Germany. But they were defeated by Uruguay in 1930 and by Germany in 1990. - The South Africa Worldcup 2010 will be Argentina's 20th Soccer Worldcup appearance and their tenth consecutive appearance. - Diego Maradona played in four successive finals between 1982 and 1994 and now leads the team to the South Africa Worldcup 2010 in his first role as a coach.
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After the doubts cast on the Argentina soccer team, do they actually have the potential to be real contenders at the South Africa Worldcup 2010? Looking at the Argentina soccer team's Soccer Worldcup performances to date, we review their World Football Cup 2010 potential outcome.
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