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Will 2022 be the year Lionel Messi lifts the one trophy that is missing in his illustrious career? Messi has won everything at club level and lead Argentina to the Copa America title in 2021. However, he’s never won the World Cup. Will he do that in his last appearance?

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What is Argentina’s world ranking?

Argentina are third in FIFA’s world rankings heading into the 2022 World Cup, climbing a couple of spots from this time last year. That puts Argentina ahead of the world champions, France, and England – but they are still some way behind Brazil and Belgium. With Lionel Messi potentially playing his final World Cup, can they go all the way in Qatar?

What group are Argentina in?

Argentina are in Group C for the 2022 World Cup. They will face Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland. See all the World Cup groups for this year’s biggest football event.

What are Argentina’s previous World Cup results?

Argentina are two-time winners of the World Cup, most recently winning the trophy thanks to Diego Maradona’s brilliance in 1986. Their previous win was in 1978, and they have also finished as runners-up three times, most recently in 2014. Only once have Argentina failed to qualify for the World Cup, and they head to Qatar hoping that Lionel Messi can have a similar effect as Maradona did on this stage all those years ago.

What was Argentina’s qualifying record for the 2022 World Cup?

Argentina finished second to Brazil in qualifying from the CONMEBOL group – well clear of Uruguay and Ecuador on their way to an automatic spot at the 2022 World Cup. They went unbeaten throughout, locking down opposition attacks and benefiting from seven-goal hauls from both Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez.

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Who is the head coach of Argentina at the 2022 World Cup?

Lionel Scaloni will lead Argentina at the 2022 World Cup, with the head coach having previously acted as assistant manager for the side. In his four years in charge, Scaloni has excelled – leading Argentina to Copa America glory in 2021, beating Brazil to earn ‘La Albiceleste’ their first trophy in 28 years. Scaloni had a successful career as a player, most notably for Deportivo La Coruna where he won La Liga in 2000.

Who is the captain of Argentina at the 2022 World Cup?

Lionel Messi is Argentina’s captain, leader and main hope for glory in Qatar at the 2022 World Cup. Simply one of – if not the – greatest players of all time, Messi is also Argentina’s all-time leader in appearances and goals. At age 35, this could be Messi’s last-ever appearance at a World Cup – will he bow out in a way befitting his status as an all-time legend of the game?

Who are the star players for Argentina at the 2022 World Cup?

Lionel Messi may be one of the greatest to have ever kicked a ball, but this Argentina side is a long way from a one-man team. Inter’s Lautaro Martinez netted seven goals in qualification, while a rock-solid defence features the experienced Nicolas Otamendi, with Giovani Lo Celso of Villareal and Atletico Madrid’s Rodrigo De Paul also key players for Lionel Scaloni’s side.

Will Messi win the Golden Boot at his final World Cup? Check out more on the player awards at the 2022 World Cup.

What are Argentina’s group fixtures at the 2022 World Cup?

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Argentina’s squad for the 2022 World Cup

Each country has a 26-man squad at the 2022 World Cup. Here is who Argentina are taking to Qatar.

Read more about the 2022 World Cup in William Hill’s World Cup guide.