Argentina 2010 World Cup Team

Argentina Football Team Profile & Form

Despite being far of its vintage best during qualifying, the Argentinean football team eventually secured a place at the 2010 Football World Cup by a comfortable margin, finishing 4th in the tough CONMEBOL qualifying group.

While Argentina wasn’t in top form during qualifying, the team’s performances against other international teams during this period suggest that the South Americans are serious contenders for the World Cup title. During qualifying the Argentineans achieved wins against a number of top sides, including Russia, France and Ghana.

Quick Facts

Nickname: Albicelestes
Coach: Diego Maradona
Confederation: CONMEBOL
Best World Cup Performance: Winners (1978, 1986)
Highest FIFA Ranking: 1
Key Players: Carlos Tevez, Lionel Messi

Argentina World Cup Betting Tip

It’s not unrealistic to expect Argentina to make the semifinals of the 2010 Football World Cup, and it’s therefore likely that many punters will be happy to take the priced of 10/1 offered on the team with an each-way bet.

However, this price doesn’t offer genuine value unless punters are betting on Argentina outright to hedge outright bets on other short odds teams. We suggest backing Argentina in World Cup match betting markets, particularly during the group stage when Argentina can be expected to dominate its opponents.