May 21, (Tazakhobor.com): Argentina is one of the most successful national football teams in the world, and is currently seventh in the FIFA world rankings. Argentina and France are the only national teams which have won the three most important men's titles recognized by FIFA: the World Cup, the Confederations Cup, and the Olympic tournament.

Many of the Football lover think Argentina are not the favorites for the World Cup 2010 but they are a fancied outside bet. But to me the squad is so good that, the weight of talent should force this historic nation into first place.

Argentina coach Diego Maradona named his final 23 man squad for the World Cup already, which included almost everyone as expected but there was no place for Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti. In this football world cup Argentina is in Group B with Greece, Nigeria & Korea Republic.

Compared to the other seven groups in the first round, Group B can be considered as somewhere in the middle in terms of quality. Argentina are certainly favourites to win their group, as they contain a host of world class talent from Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero to Javier Mascherano and Esteban Cambiasso.

Group B Teams: Argentina , Greece, Nigeria, Korea Republic

Argentina World Cup record: 1930 2nd, 1934 1st rd, 1958 1st rd, 1962 1st rd, 1966 QF, 1974 2nd rd, 1978 Winners, 1982 2nd rd, 1986 Winners, 1990 RU, 1994 2nd rd, 1998 QF, 2002 1st rd, 2006 QF.

How Argentina qualified for World Cup 2010: fourth place in Conmebol (South America)

The Coach: Diego Maradona (Argentine, 49). Appointed: Nov 2008. WC experience: Player: 1982 2nd rd, 1986 Winners, 1990 RU, 1994 2nd rd. Coach: none.
Argentina 23 man World Cup 2010 squad

Argentina fixtures: All the Argentina fixtures for World Cup 2010 in South Africa, from June 11 2010.

Download FIFA World Cup 2010 Fixture