Introduction to Argentina’s 2022 FIFA Championship
Argentina is a country with a rich footballing history, and the 2022 FIFA Championship will be no exception. With the current squad boasting stars such as Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero, many people are expecting Argentina to make a deep run in the competition. In this blog, we will look at how Argentina became the 2022 FIFA Champions, highlighting the key moments in their journey to glory.
Argentina’s Qualifying Campaign
Argentina’s journey to the 2022 FIFA Championship began with the CONMEBOL (South American Football Confederation) qualification process. Argentina had a strong qualifying campaign, finishing top of their group with 27 points from 18 matches. They were also unbeaten in their 10 home matches, winning eight and drawing two. This saw them qualify for the 2022 FIFA Championship with ease.
The Building Blocks of Success
Argentina’s success in the 2022 FIFA Championship was largely due to the foundations set by the previous manager, Jorge Sampaoli. Sampaoli took the reins in 2017 and implemented a high-pressing, attacking style of play. This allowed Argentina to dominate possession in games and create plenty of chances.
However, Sampaoli was replaced by Lionel Scaloni in 2018, who continued to build on Sampaoli’s work. Scaloni set up a new system that saw the midfielders become more proactive in possession while adding more width to the attack. This allowed Argentina to become a more dangerous team going forward and helped unlock the attacking prowess of the likes of Messi and Aguero.
Confederations Cup and Pre-Tournament Form
Argentina’s preparations for the 2022 FIFA Championship began in earnest when they took part in the 2021 Confederations Cup. The Argentines were impressive in the tournament, topping their group before reaching the semi-finals. They eventually lost to Portugal in the semi-finals, but this tournament provided them with valuable experience in the lead up to the 2022 FIFA Championship.
Argentina also had a strong pre-tournament form, winning 10 of their 12 warm-up matches. This included victories over Brazil, France, and England, which showed they were ready to compete at the highest level.
The 2022 FIFA Championship
Argentina started off the 2022 FIFA Championship with a 2-1 victory over Colombia in the opening match. This was then followed by a 3-2 win over France in the second round, as well as a 2-1 victory over England in the quarter-finals. These results set up a semi-final clash with Brazil, which Argentina won on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw.
The final saw Argentina take on Portugal, who had eliminated them from the Confederations Cup the year before. This time, however, the Argentines were triumphant, winning the match 3-1 thanks to goals from Messi, Aguero, and Di Maria. This saw Argentina crowned as 2022 FIFA Champions, and the team celebrated wildly with their fans in the stadium.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Argentina’s journey to the 2022 FIFA Championship was a long and arduous one. They started their campaign with a strong qualifying performance, before building a solid foundation under Jorge Sampaoli and Lionel Scaloni. Their strong pre-tournament form and an impressive Confederations Cup campaign saw them hit their stride in the group stages, and they went on to defeat France, England, and Brazil en route to the final. There, they beat Portugal 3-1 to become the 2022 FIFA Champions. This was a fitting end to an incredible journey for Argentina and the entire nation celebrated its success.
