Holland: Holland is called the uncrowned king of the World Cup because they reached the World Cup finals three times, but they all lost.
1990 World Cup in Italy, under the leadership of the "Dutch Three Musketeers" and other stars, the Dutch team was in full swing in the World Cup qualifiers, but in the final group stage, it barely qualified with three sets and three draws, and finally lost to the champion Germany team with 1/8.
1994 World Cup in America 1994 World Cup in America, among the three musketeers, only Rijkaard is still fighting. The Netherlands won the group match 2- 1, and the goals of Bergkamp and Juncker in the final of 1/8 helped them beat Ireland 2-0 to advance to the quarter-finals. In the final of 1/4, the Netherlands played a classic battle with Brazil. Goals from Romagno and Bei Beituo gave Brazil a 2-0 lead, and then two goals from Bergkamp and Winter equalized the Netherlands. At the last moment, a free kick from Brazilian left-back Blanco ruthlessly hit the corner of the Dutch team. Then Brazil won the trophy.
1998 World Cup in France 1998 World Cup in France, the Netherlands further advanced to the semi-finals. They eliminated Argentina with Bergkamp's classic winning goal in the1quarter final, and the Netherlands lost to Brazil in the penalty shootout in the semi-final and missed the final. In the last three or four places, the Dutch team was unwilling to fight. They lost to Croatia with 1-2 and won the fourth place.
In the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Van Basten became the head coach of the national team. He led the Dutch team to qualify smoothly. But in the final of 1/8, they lost to Portugal 0- 1 and missed the quarter-finals. Dirk Kuyt missed the shot and Van der Vaart came off the bench. Ruud van nistelrooy was abandoned because of disagreement with the coach.
20 10 south Africa world cup group match, the Netherlands advanced in three sets, 1 final 2- 1 beat Slovakia, 1 final 2- 1 eliminated Brazil, 3-0 in the semi-final. In the final, Spain beat the Netherlands by 1-0 in extra time and won the World Cup for the first time in history. Robben missed, and Iniesta seized the opportunity to score the winning goal at the end of extra time. Maybe the difference of the orange legion is just luck.
Argentina: Before the World Cup, the media analyzed Argentina's teams: first-class strikers, second-rate midfielders and third-rate defenders. Now, everyone has seen the truth. Argentina is obviously a second-rate defender, a third-rate midfielder, a dirty striker and Messi. Goals, assists, organization, and help defense from time to time. Messi, who is both a father and a mother, pulled the team to the quarter-finals, and everyone's eyes were anxious. The other players are too weak and ugly. "This is not good. This is a disease. You have to see a doctor! " "
Historical records of both parties:
Meeting: 4 times, Argentina 2 wins 1 draw 1 negative.
World Cup matches: 3 times, Argentina 1 win and 2 losses.
* 1974 Holland beat Argentina 4-0 in the World Cup.
* 1978 Argentina beat the Netherlands in overtime 3- 1( 1- 1) in the World Cup final.
1998 world cup 1/4 final Holland beat Argentina 2- 1