Today marks two years since the historic final of the Qatar World Cup 2022 where the Argentine National Team defeated France by 4 to 2 on penalties after equaling by 3 to 3 in the 90 minutes. In view of the anniversary and the proximity to Christmas, the AFA decided to upload a curious tribute.
It is a video where you can see Santa Claus chatting with a Psychologist and who everything he sees or talks about reminds him of the World Cup.. In addition, the following play on words is added: “Two years after a day impossible to overcome. Happy World Cup, Argentines!”.
Messi’s message
On the other hand, some Albiceleste players also remembered the victory in Qatar. On the 10th he shared a photo from Miami where he can be seen drinking mate next to a replica of the World Cup. He also expressed the following message: “I love December and Christmas dates. Two years ago it could have been a bitter last month of the year…”.
While he ended with these words: “But it ended up being the most beautiful of my sports career. And now, every December this memory comes to me… Happy Second Anniversary to everyone!”. Given the fact, users on the networks are sharing positive reactions.
When does the Argentine National Team play?
After having played new matches in the South American Qualifiers, FIFA shared a new update of its Ranking. Thanks to the victory against Peru and despite the loss against Paraguay, the Argentine National Team continues to be the leader, something that has remained the same for the last 19 months.
In addition, Scaloni’s team is also the leader of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup to be held in the US, Mexico and Canada.. Add 25 points through eight wins, one draw and two losses. Their second team is Uruguay with 20. While Ecuador and Colombia complete the podium with 19.
Behind Argentina is still France. While Spain also remains in 3rd place. The rest of the Top 10 are made up of the following teams respectively: England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy and Germany. As can be seen, the majority corresponds to UEFA.
Reviewing the agenda, Scaloneta will not play again until March. On the 13th the Albiceleste will face Uruguay on Thursday the 20th as a visitor. While on Tuesday the 25th they will play against Brazil possibly in the Most Monumental. As an extra piece of information, it only needs between 2 and 3 more units to close its qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
? Two years after a day impossible to overcome?
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— ?? Argentina National Team??? (@Argentina) December 18, 2024