After 24 years in the wilderness, Argentina returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1934. Guillermo Stábile was the man tasked with guiding them back.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 |
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4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 3 |
Argentina found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage. With 5 goals in 3 games, they carried a consistent attacking threat throughout.
Argentina endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a 1-3 defeat against West Germany, a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland, and a heavy 1-6 defeat to Czechoslovakia. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Argentina's campaign ended at the the opening round.
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Conceded 10 goals in 3 matches 1–6 vs Czechoslovakia.
Oreste Corbatta led Argentina's attack with 3 goals at the 1958 World Cup.
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The tactical mind behind Argentina's 1958 campaign. Leading Argentina at his first World Cup 1 win, 2 losses under Stábile.
Stábile's Argentine side employed an attacking approach with three goals scored against Northern Ireland. However, defensive vulnerabilities were exposed in the losses to West Germany and Czechoslovakia.
