After an early exit in 1994, two-time champions Argentina arrived in 1998 with a point to prove. Under Daniel Passarella, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Argentina showed enough quality to navigate the group stage, but their campaign ended in the knockout rounds before the latter stages. With 10 goals in 5 games, they carried a consistent attacking threat throughout.
Argentina looked unstoppable in the group stage, winning every match and signalling their intentions early. They survived a penalty shootout against England in the Round of 16, and were narrowly knocked out by Netherlands in the Quarter-finals. The narrowest of defeats against Netherlands ended what had been a promising tournament run.
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3 consecutive wins scored in every match.
Gabriel Batistuta led Argentina's attack with 5 goals 4 in the group stage and 1 in the round of 16 at the 1998 World Cup. A specialist in decisive moments, with goals in the closing stages that changed the course of matches.
vs Jamaica
group stage
Hat-trick by Batistuta 3 goals in 23 minutes.
The tactical mind behind Argentina's 1998 campaign. Leading Argentina at his first World Cup 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss under Passarella.
Argentina's squad was built around their star striker Gabriel Batistuta, who led the team with five goals in the group stage. The team played a mix of attacking and defensive football under manager Daniel Passarella.
