USA vs Argentina Head to Head in FIFA World Cup

Last Modified Nov 23, 2022 12:56 GMT

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​The 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign may well be Lionel Messi’s last, and the former Barcelona man will play a pivotal role yet again for Argentina. The Albicelestes have been drawn into the same group as Mexico and Poland and will need their superstars to step up to the plate.

The USA, on the other hand, enter their group as underdogs and will need to contend with the likes of England Wales. Gregg Berhalter has assembled a promising squad and will need his recruits to be at their best ahead of a gruelling schedule.

USA vs Argentina Head-to-Head Record

WinsDrawsLosses
USA226
Argentina622

Argentina have a predictably excellent record against the USA and have won six out of the 10 matches that have been played between the two teams. The USA have managed only two victories against Argentina and will need to improve their record in this fixture.

The only match played between these two teams in the FIFA World Cup took place in 1930 and ended in a 6-1 victory for Argentina. The South American giants also won the previous game between the two teams by a comfortable 4-0 margin.

USA vs Argentina Head-to-Head Statistics

Lionel Messi has scored only one goal in his four matches against the USA and has been fairly quiet in his games against the Stars and Stripes. The Argentina captain has scored 91 goals in his international career.

Argentina are on an exceptional 36-match unbeaten streak going into the 2022 FIFA World Cup and are closing in on Italy’s record set under Roberto Mancini.

The USA are winless in their last five matches against Argentina in all competitions and last secured a victory against the Albicelestes by a narrow 1-0 margin in 1999. Argentina have kept clean sheets in three of their last five matches against the USA in all competitions and have conceded only one goal during this period.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times have the United States played Argentina?

The United States have played Argentina a total of 10 times and have won only two of these matches.

Have the United States won a football World Cup?

The United States have never won the World Cup and will be looking to pull off a few shocks in 2022.

What is the biggest defeat in United States football history?

The biggest defeat in United States football history came at the hands of Norway by an astonishing 11-0 margin in 1948.

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