1902: The first shirt
Argentina’s first official match, against Uruguay, was played in a light blue shirt.
The timeline
Chronology
1906: Sky blue and white
On 9 July 1906 in Buenos Aires, against a touring South African side, the team wore sky blue and white stripes for the first time. It has been the shirt ever since.
1919: In another team’s colour
In Rio de Janeiro on 3 June 1919, Argentina played Brazil in plain light blue, like Uruguay’s shirt. It was a benefit match for the family of Roberto Chery, the Uruguay goalkeeper who had died during that year’s South American Championship.
1921: Copa América
Won for the first time.
1925: Copa América
Won for the second time.
1927: Copa América
Won for the third time.
1929: Copa América
Won for the fourth time.
1930: World Cup final
Runners-up.
1937: Copa América
Won for the fifth time.
1941: Copa América
Won for the sixth time.
1945: Copa América
Won for the seventh time.
1946: Copa América
Won for the eighth time.
1947: Copa América
Won for the ninth time.
1955: Copa América
Won for the tenth time.
1957: Copa América
Won for the 11th time.
1958: The borrowed yellow
At the World Cup in Sweden the team arrived without a second kit. Against West Germany they played in the yellow shirts of a local club, IFK Malmö.
1959: Copa América
Won for the 12th time.
1960: Panamerican Championship
1978: World Cup
Won for the first time.
1979: World youth champions in Tokyo
Argentina 3–1 Soviet Union
- Date
- Competition
- FIFA World Youth Championship, final
- Where
- National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan
- Crowd
- 52,000
Argentina won the FIFA World Youth Championship in Japan, beating the Soviet Union 3–1 in the final at Tokyo's National Stadium. Alves, Ramón Díaz and Diego Maradona scored after the Soviet Union had taken the lead.
1986: Bought in a shop
Before the quarter-final against England in Mexico, the coach wanted a lighter blue shirt and the supplier could not make one in three days. A member of staff bought 38 plain shirts in Mexico City. A badge was sewn on, silver numbers were ironed on the back, and Argentina won.
1986: World Cup
Won for the second time.
1988: The night the Socceroos beat the world champions
Australia 4–1 Argentina
- Date
- Competition
- Bicentennial Gold Cup
- Where
- Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Australia
Argentina came to Australia as holders of the World Cup and left Sydney beaten 4–1. Charlie Yankos scored twice for the Socceroos, one of them a famous free kick from long range.
1990: World Cup final
Runners-up.
1991: Copa América
Won for the 13th time.
1992: Confederations Cup
1993: Copa América
Won for the 14th time.
1993: Finalissima
Won for the first time.
1993: Maradona in Sydney, with a World Cup place at stake
Australia 1–1 Argentina
- Date
- Competition
- 1994 World Cup qualifying play-off, first leg
- Where
- Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Australia
- Crowd
- 43,967
Diego Maradona returned to captain Argentina in a two-leg play-off against Australia for the last place at the 1994 World Cup. Abel Balbo scored first, Aurelio Vidmar equalised five minutes later, and a full Sydney Football Stadium saw a 1–1 draw.
2002: The first World Cup in Asia
Argentina 1–0 Nigeria
- Date
- Competition
- FIFA World Cup 2002, group stage
- Where
- Kashima Soccer Stadium, Kashima, Japan
Argentina began the 2002 World Cup, the first held in Asia, with a 1–0 win over Nigeria at the Kashima Soccer Stadium in Japan.
2007: A 20-year-old Messi at the MCG
Australia 0–1 Argentina
- Date
- Competition
- International friendly
- Where
- Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
- Crowd
- 70,171
A crowd of 70,171 filled the Melbourne Cricket Ground to see the Socceroos play Argentina. Martín Demichelis headed the only goal from a Lionel Messi free kick early in the second half.
2008: Olympic gold in Beijing
Nigeria 0–1 Argentina
- Date
- Competition
- Olympic Games, men's football final
- Where
- Beijing National Stadium, Beijing, China
- Crowd
- 89,102
Argentina won the Olympic football final against Nigeria in front of 89,102 at the Beijing National Stadium. Ángel Di María scored the only goal, in the 58th minute.
2011: Argentina in Kolkata
Argentina 1–0 Venezuela
- Date
- Competition
- International friendly
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, India
Argentina played Venezuela at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata and won 1–0 with a goal from Nicolás Otamendi.
2011: Argentina in Dhaka
Argentina 3–1 Nigeria
- Date
- Competition
- International friendly
- Where
- Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Four days after Kolkata, Argentina beat Nigeria 3–1 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka. Gonzalo Higuaín and Ángel Di María scored, and Nigeria put one into their own net.
2014: World Cup final
Runners-up.
2014: Seven in Hong Kong
Hong Kong 0–7 Argentina
- Date
- Competition
- International friendly
- Where
- Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Argentina beat Hong Kong 7–0 at Hong Kong Stadium. Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuaín and Nicolás Gaitán scored two each, and Éver Banega one.
2017: The Superclásico comes to Melbourne
Brazil 0–1 Argentina
- Date
- Competition
- Superclásico de las Américas
- Where
- Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
- Crowd
- 95,569
South America's biggest rivalry was played in Melbourne on a Friday night in June, in front of 95,569 people. Gabriel Mercado scored the only goal just before half-time.
2017: Six in Singapore
Singapore 0–6 Argentina
- Date
- Competition
- International friendly
- Where
- National Stadium, Singapore, Singapore
Four days after the Superclásico at the MCG, Argentina beat Singapore 6–0 at the National Stadium. Fazio, Correa, Gómez, Paredes, Alario and Di María scored.
2018: Black
At the World Cup in Russia the second shirt was black, for the first time.
2021: Copa América
Won for the 15th time.
2022: Finalissima
Won for the second time.
2022: Purple
In Qatar the second shirt was purple, worn in a competitive match for the first time. The tournament ended with the third star.
2022: Argentina and Australia meet at the World Cup
Argentina 2–1 Australia
- Date
- Competition
- FIFA World Cup 2022, round of 16
- Where
- Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar
- Crowd
- 45,032
Lionel Messi scored in the 1,000th match of his career as Argentina beat the Socceroos 2–1 in the round of 16, on the way to a third world title. Australia pulled a goal back and came close to a late equaliser.
2022: World Cup
Won for the third time.
2023: A rematch in Beijing
Argentina 2–0 Australia
- Date
- Competition
- International friendly
- Where
- Workers' Stadium, Beijing, China
Six months after Qatar the two teams met again, this time in Beijing. Lionel Messi scored inside the first two minutes, reported at the time as the fastest goal of his career, and Germán Pezzella added a second.
2023: Jakarta, four days after Beijing
Indonesia 0–2 Argentina
- Date
- Competition
- International friendly
- Where
- Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Crowd
- 56,060
Four days after beating Australia in Beijing, Argentina beat Indonesia 2–0 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, in front of 56,060. Leandro Paredes and Cristian Romero scored.
2023: Argentina's Women's World Cup in New Zealand
Italy 1–0 Argentina
- Date
- Competition
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
- Where
- Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
Argentina's women played all three of their group matches at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in New Zealand, starting against Italy at Eden Park in Auckland.
2024: Copa América
Won for the 16th time.
2025: Argentina's women meet the Matildas in Melbourne
Australia 2–0 Argentina
- Date
- Competition
- International friendly (women)
- Where
- Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
- Crowd
- 43,020
Argentina's women's team played the Matildas in Melbourne on a Friday night in front of more than 43,000 people. Kahli Johnson and Kaitlyn Torpey scored for Australia.
2026: World Cup final
Runners-up.
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