The Defining Moment
Argentina 1934
In the knockout rounds, they were narrowly knocked out by Sweden in the Round of 16. The narrowest of defeats against Sweden ended what had been a promising tournament run.
Héctor Freschi
Ernesto Belis
Juan Pedevilla
Arcadio López
José Nehin
Constantino Urbieta Sosa
Alfredo Devincenzi
Alberto Galateo
Roberto Irañeta
Francisco Rúa
Federico Wilde
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4-4-2
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
4-1-4-1
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4-3-2-1
3-5-2
3-4-3
5-3-2
5-4-1
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World Cup 1934
Argentina
Round of 16Heartbreak in 1930 had left its mark. Argentina arrived at the 1934 World Cup hungry for what had slipped away. Under Felipe Pascucci, they were ready to write the next chapter.
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Sweden 3-2 Argentina in Round of 16
The 1934 FIFA World Cup has seen a remarkable encounter between Sweden and Argentina, culminating in a 3-2 victory for the Swedish side.
Jan 02, 2026
The Campaign
World Cup 1934
Argentina's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short.
1934 campaign
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Top Scorer
Ernesto Belis
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Defender
Ernesto Belis led Argentina's attack with 1 goal at the 1934 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Galateo, both with 1.
Head Coach
Felipe Pascucci
Italy · 1934
The tactical mind behind Argentina's 1934 campaign.
Playing Style
La Albiceleste's European Challenge
Tactical identity · 1934
Pascucci's team relied on swift counterattacks and precise long balls to test the Italian defense. However, their offense was not potent enough to overcome Swedish goalkeeper Lars Larsson.
Goalkeepers
Héctor Freschi
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GK
Ángel Grippa
GK
Defenders
Arcadio López
1GAME
CB
Enrique Chimento
CB
Ernesto Belis
1GAME1GOAL
LB
José Nehin
1GAME
RB
Juan Pedevilla
1GAME
CB
Ramón Astudillo
CB
Midfielders
Alberto Galateo
1GAME1GOAL
RM
Alfonso Lorenzo
CM
Alfredo Devincenzi
1GAME
CM
Constantino Urbieta Sosa
1GAME
LM
Ernesto Albarracín
CM
Forwards
Federico Wilde
1GAME
RW
Francisco Pérez
CF
Francisco Rúa
1GAME
CF
Luis Izzeta
CF
Roberto Irañeta
1GAME
LW