After an early exit in 1998, two-time champions Argentina arrived in 2002 with a point to prove. Under Marcelo Bielsa, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Argentina found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Argentina experienced an inconsistent group stage, and the mixed results were not enough to go through. Their campaign featured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Nigeria, a narrow 0-1 loss to England, and a 1-1 draw with Sweden. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Argentina's campaign ended at the the opening round.
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Eliminated in the group stage.
Hernán Crespo led Argentina's attack with 1 goal at the 2002 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Batistuta, both with 1.
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Caniggia sent off vs Sweden 4 cards in a single match vs Sweden.
The tactical mind behind Argentina's 2002 campaign. Leading Argentina at his first World Cup 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss under Bielsa.
Marcelo Bielsla's unorthodox tactics and 4-1-2-3 formation were designed to exploit opponents' weaknesses, but ultimately failed to yield the desired results.
