Players, Squad, Rankings & History
The Argentina World Cup squad 1998 competed in the FIFA World Cup held in France. Coached by Daniel Passarella, Argentina entered the tournament with a strong and experienced team featuring several top players from European clubs.
The team played attractive football and advanced through the knockout rounds before being eliminated in a dramatic quarter-final match.
Argentina performed strongly in the group stage and defeated England in a famous Round of 16 match decided by penalties. The game became one of the most memorable matches in World Cup history.
Argentina later faced the Netherlands in the quarter-finals and was eliminated after a dramatic late goal in one of the most emotional matches of the tournament.
The Argentina World Cup squad 1998 is remembered for its strong midfield and attacking talent. Players like Batistuta, Ortega and Verón were among the most respected footballers of that era.
Many fans still remember that team as one of the strongest Argentina squads that came close to reaching the World Cup semi-finals.