Argentina Home Shirt 1998

In 1998, Argentina, managed by Daniel Passarella, competed at the FIFA World Cup in France with a squad featuring stars like Gabriel Batistuta, Diego Simeone, Ariel Ortega, and Roberto Ayala. Argentina advanced from a competitive group with wins over Japan and Jamaica and a draw against Croatia. In the Round of 16, they defeated England on penalties after a 2–2 draw in extra time. Their campaign ended in the quarter-finals with a 2–1 defeat to the Netherlands. The tournament highlighted Argentina’s attacking talent and individual brilliance, particularly from Batistuta and Ortega, but also exposed defensive vulnerabilities and tactical inconsistencies.