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2018 Argentina Home Kit – Ángel Di María

The 2018 Argentina home kit was worn during the FIFA World Cup in Russia, where Ángel Di María played a vital role in his team’s campaign. Argentina came into the tournament as one of the favorites, boasting a squad full of star players like Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero, and Gonzalo Higuaín, with Di María providing pace and creativity from the wing. While the tournament was filled with ups and downs for Argentina, the 2018 kit became symbolic of their fight for glory, as they were ultimately knocked out in the Round of 16.

🏆 Argentina’s 2018 World Cup Performance

• Group Stage:
  • ✅ Argentina 1-1 Iceland
  • ✅ Argentina 2-1 Croatia
  • ✅ Argentina 2-1 Nigeria
• Round of 16: 🟥 Argentina 4-3 France (Argentina eliminated in a thrilling match)

Argentina’s World Cup campaign was dramatically inconsistent, as they scraped through a tough group stage and found themselves facing a difficult France team in the Round of 16. The 4-3 loss to France ended their tournament, with Messi and Di María struggling to make a significant impact. Despite strong performances, including a stunning goal from Di María against France, Argentina could not withstand France’s explosive attack.

⚽ Ángel Di María’s Impact in the 2018 World Cup

• Goals Scored: ⚽ 1 goal (vs. France)
• Assists: 🎯 1 assist (vs. Nigeria)
• Key Role: Di María played as a wide forward and winger, frequently providing dangerous crosses and stretching defenses.
• Notable Performance: His stunning long-range strike against France in the Round of 16 was one of the standout moments of Argentina’s tournament.

🔵 2018 Argentina World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers

• Sergio Romero
• Emiliano Martínez
• Nahuel Guzmán

Defenders

• Gabriel Mercado
• Nicolás Otamendi
• Marcos Rojo
• Federico Fazio
• Nicolás Tagliafico
• Eduardo Salvio
• Javier Mascherano

Midfielders

• Lionel Messi
• Ángel Di María
• Ever Banega
• Javier Mascherano
• Leandro Paredes
• Maximiliano Meza
• Ángel Correa

Forwards

• Sergio Agüero
• Gonzalo Higuaín
• Paulo Dybala
• Cristian Pavón
• Gonzalo Martínez

Manager

• Jorge Sampaoli

🔶 Legacy of the 2018 Argentina World Cup Campaign

The 2018 World Cup marked another disappointing chapter in Argentina’s quest for a third World Cup title, especially after their final loss in 2014. Despite featuring some of the world’s top players, Argentina’s lack of cohesion and tactical issues led to their premature exit. For Ángel Di María, the tournament was bittersweet—he provided key moments of brilliance, but the team’s overall performance fell short of expectations. The 2018 Argentina home kit remains a symbol of hope and frustration, with many fans still dreaming of the next World Cup.