The Argentina national football team, nicknamed la Albiceleste, represents Argentina in men's international football and is administered by the Argentine Football Association, the governing body of fo
Estadio Monumental, Argentina's most frequent home venue
The classic light blue and white-striped jersey first worn on 9 July 1906 in Buenos Aires
Diego Maradona, wearing Argentina's custom blue kit, celebrates his "Goal of the Century" against England in 1986
Lionel Scaloni is the incumbent head coach of Argentina
Lionel Messi
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Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in histor
Argentina national football team
…for most official international titles, with 23. Argentina players have won the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball three times: Diego Maradona in 1986, and Lionel Messi in 2014 and 2022. Messi has the most appearances for the team (207) and has scored the most goals (125). As of 20 July 2026, Argentina ranks second in…
Messi with Argentina in 2026
At age 13, Messi enrolled at Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia.
In 2004, Messi (pictured in 2005) began his 17-year professional career with FC Barcelona
Messi dribbling past Patrice Evra of Juventus during the 2015 UEFA Champions League final