Argentina had been eliminated at the group stage at Korea/Japan 2002 FIFA World Cup, although they had been among
the pre-tournament favorites.There was a high expectation of a better performance in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
in Germany.Argentina qualified for the knockout stages with wins over Ivory Coast (2–1) and Serbia
and Montenegro (6–0), and a 0–0 draw with the Netherlands.
In the round of sixteen, Argentina defeated Mexico 2–1 in extra-time, the winning goal by Maxi Rodríguez
winning an online poll organized by FIFA, as the best goal of the World Cup In the quarter final, they lost
4–2 in a penalty shootout against hosts Germany after a 1–1 draw.A brawl erupted between the Argentines and
Germans after the game ended. Unused substitute Leandro Cufré was sent off for kicking Per Mertesacker, while
Maxi Rodríguez hit Bastian Schweinsteiger from behind.
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