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Can Argentina Break the World Cup Repeat Curse?
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100% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened
Argentina head to the 2026 World Cup as FIFA's top-ranked team and defending champions, aiming to become the first repeat winners since Brazil in 1962. The article says their path looks manageable, but age, squad depth and whether Messi and the core still have enough left may decide the title chase.
- 01Argentina seek the first consecutive World Cup titles since Brazil in 1962.
- 02Four of the last five champions were eliminated in the next tournament's group stage.
- 03Argentina enter as FIFA's world No. 1 after winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America.
- 04A possible quarterfinal could pit Messi against Cristiano Ronaldo.
- 05Questions remain over squad aging, depth, and whether Messi can still carry the team.
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