Countdown to World Cup begins Argentina and penalties

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the Argentina national team leads the tournament's history in penalty shootouts, having participated in 7 such matches, winning 6 of them. Their victories include wins over Yugoslavia, Italy, England, the Netherlands, and France, while they have been defeated once by Germany. Argentina has taken part in 20% of all penalty shootout matches since 1978, and Sergio Goycochea is considered one of the most prominent goalkeepers in this aspect. Argentina's next match is scheduled for June 17, 2026, against Algeria.

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