Argentina's Agony: 34 Years of World Cup Despair

As it turns out, Argentina is the breeding ground for a lot of things. Tango (both the dance and the greatest ball of all-time), Gauchos, and world-class footballers. However, with Argentina’s conveyor belt of high-quality footballers comes an expectation that is often too much for the players to deliver when the World Cup comes around. 

In this article, I will detail each of Argentina's FIFA World Cup campaigns from 1990 onwards and how the passion and expectations from the stands has proved too much for Argentina’s footballing elite. 

The Glory Days

Before discussing the decline of La Albiceleste, it’s important to understand why Argentine supporters expect so much from their players when it comes to the World Cup.