Argentina

Argentina is one of the top 5 favourites for this World Cup. During April, Argentinean players has shined in Europe, with Tevez, Higuaìn and Tevez scoring as never. Diego Maradona wants to continue his legacy with a great performance on the bench.

Some facts from FIFA:

- Argentina have reached four FIFA World Cup Finals in all. They beat Netherlands in 1978 and Germany in 1986 but lost to Uruguay in 1930 and to the Germans in 1990.
- La Albiceleste will be appearing in the FIFA World Cup for the 20th time at South Africa 2010, their tenth consecutive appearance.
- Set to make his first appearance as a coach, Diego Maradona played in four successive finals competitions between 1982 and 1994.

Argentina National Team Players

Goalkeepers: Juan Pablo Carrizo (Zaragoza), Mariano Andujar (Catania), Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar)

Defenders: Martín Demichelis (Bayern Munich), Javier Zanetti (Inter Milan), Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City), Nicolas Burdisso (Roma), Gabriel Heinze (Marseille), Nicolas Otamendi (Velez Sarsfield), Walter Samuel (Inter Milan)

Midfielders: Fernando Gago (Real Madrid), Javier Mascherano (Liverpool), Maxi Rodriguez (Liverpool), Jesus Datolo (Napoli), Juan Sebastian Veron (Estudiantes), Angel Di Maria (Benfica), Jonas Gutierrez (Newcastle), Esteban Cambiasso (Inter Milan)

Forwards: Carlos Tevez (Manchester City), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid), Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli)