Argentina Among World Cup’s Most Successful Teams in Penalty Shootouts

(MENAFN) Argentina stands out as the national team with the most FIFA World Cup penalty shootout appearances, and one of the most successful records from the spot, according to historical tournament data.

The South American side has taken part in seven World Cup shootouts, winning six of them.

Its first success in a World Cup penalty shootout came at Italy 1990, when Argentina defeated Yugoslavia 3-2 in the quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw in regular and extra time.

Argentina followed that with another shootout victory in the same tournament, overcoming host nation Italy 4-3 after a 1-1 draw in the semifinals.

At France 1998, Argentina again prevailed from the spot, beating England 4-3 following a 2-2 draw in the round of 16. Years later, at Brazil 2014, the team edged the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a goalless semifinal.

The trend continued at Qatar 2022, where Argentina secured two more shootout wins during its title-winning campaign. It defeated the Netherlands 4-3 in the quarterfinals after a 2-2 draw and later overcame France 4-2 in the final following a dramatic 3-3 draw.

The record highlights Argentina’s consistency and composure in high-pressure knockout scenarios at the World Cup.

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