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Argentina aims for World Cup title defense in historic bid

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Argentina aims for World Cup title defense in historic bid

Summary

Argentina seeks to become the first team to retain the World Cup on a different continent this summer. No nation has successfully defended their title since Brazil in 1962. Achieving this feat would cap Lionel Messi’s illustrious career. The team faces questions about the realism of this endeavor amidst a challenging tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina aims to defend its World Cup title this summer.
•No team has retained the World Cup since Brazil in 1962.
•A successful title defense would cap Lionel Messi's career.
•The tournament will take place on a different continent than previous World Cups.

What they're saying

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Argentina are out to make history this summer and become the first nation to retain the World Cup on a different continent. No team has done it anywhere since Brazil in 1962. Achieving it would cap Lionel Messi’s career. But how realistic is winning it again?
— Sky Sports

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Why is retaining the World Cup so hard? Messi’s Argentina out to buck trend
Argentina are out to make history this summer and become the first nation to retain the World Cup on a different continent. No team has done it anywhere since Brazil in 1962. Achieving it would cap Lionel Messi’s career. But how realistic is winning it again?

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