KUPANG – The Argentina national football team has become the top favourite of Alfonsius Berek, a resident of Nekafehan, Atambua City, Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province.
In his younger days, Alfons Berek was a formidable right-back who played for several local clubs such as Barca FC Atambua, Galaxi Atambua, Persab Belu, and Tuscani Atambua.
He has strong reasons for placing his faith in Argentina to defend their world title at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Argentina is one of the leading contenders, holding the status of reigning champions from the 2022 World Cup. Their squad features many top-quality players competing in elite European leagues such as the English Premier League, La Liga, and Ligue 1.
In addition, Argentina still boasts Lionel Messi, who continues to play a crucial role both as a leader on the pitch and as a source of inspiration for his teammates.
With a blend of veteran experience, emerging young talent, and an unyielding champion’s mentality, Argentina has a great chance to retain their title and remain a dominant force at this World Cup.
It is worth noting that Argentina enters the 2026 World Cup as the defending champions under coach Lionel Scaloni.
Scaloni’s current La Albiceleste squad combines experienced veterans like superstar Lionel Messi with rising stars who feature for top European clubs.
As the reigning champions, Argentina carries a winning mentality and extensive experience in international tournaments, making their path to retaining the crown wide open for the North American World Cup.
Argentina aims to reclaim glory in what will be their 19th appearance in the tournament.
They successfully defended their title at the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America and dominated the South American qualifying rounds.
Led by their iconic captain Lionel Messi, Argentina is determined to become the first team to defend the World Cup title since their neighbours and eternal rivals Brazil achieved the feat by winning in Sweden in 1958 and repeating it in Chile four years later.
When Lionel Scaloni first took charge in August 2018, he was appointed as interim coach following the end of Jorge Sampaoli’s tenure.
Sampaoli’s era ended on a sour note after Argentina’s dramatic defeat to the defending champions France in the Round of 16 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Following Sampaoli’s departure, the former right-back and assistant coach wasted no time in stamping his identity on the team.
Scaloni began his overhaul by refreshing the team’s composition, introducing players such as Giovani Lo Celso, Rodrigo De Paul, and Lautaro Martínez as regular fixtures in the squad.
He then refined Argentina’s playing style, adopting an aggressive, possession-based approach. Under his calm and tactical leadership, Argentina has transformed into one of the most respected teams in international football.
Argentina’s Match Schedule and Group at the 2026 World Cup:
16 June: Argentina vs Algeria – Kansas City Stadium
22 June: Argentina vs Austria – Dallas Stadium
27 June: Jordan vs Argentina – Dallas Stadium
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