Argentina World Cup Squad 2006

The Argentina World Cup squad 2006 participated in the FIFA World Cup held in Germany. The team was coached by José Pekerman and featured a strong mix of experienced players and rising stars.

Argentina played exciting football throughout the tournament and delivered one of the most memorable performances of the World Cup with their famous goal against Serbia and Montenegro.

Argentina Squad – Germany 2006

• Goalkeepers: Roberto Abbondanzieri, Leo Franco, Oscar Ustari
• Defenders: Roberto Ayala, Gabriel Heinze, Nicolás Burdisso, Fabricio Coloccini, Leandro Cufré, Lionel Scaloni
• Midfielders: Juan Román Riquelme, Javier Mascherano, Esteban Cambiasso, Maxi Rodríguez, Luis González, Pablo Aimar
• Forwards: Hernán Crespo, Carlos Tévez, Javier Saviola, Lionel Messi, Julio Cruz, Rodrigo Palacio

Argentina in the 2006 World Cup

Argentina impressed during the group stage, including a dominant 6-0 victory over Serbia and Montenegro. The team advanced to the knockout stage and defeated Mexico in the Round of 16.

Argentina was later eliminated by Germany in the quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout, ending one of the most entertaining campaigns of that World Cup.

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