Last update 6 November, 2024 by Alberto Llopis
Today we are going to take a walk around the World Cup history to review all the matches between Argentina and Holland in the World Cups.
And Argentina and the Netherlands (known in the football world as Holland) They have starred in some of the most memorable matches in the history of the World Cups.. With different playing styles and world-class stars, These two teams have offered confrontations full of emotion and drama that have remained engraved in the memories of soccer fans who are fans of the World Cup..
World Cup History: The matches between Argentina and Holland
1. Germany 1974: The Debut of a Rivalry (Group Stage)
The first time that Argentina and Holland faced each other in a World Cup was in the World Cup in 1974, held in Germany. It was a second round match in Group A that ended with a resounding victory for the Dutch, who beat the Argentine team by 4-0. The Clockwork Orange, led by the legendary Johan Cruyff, The Dutch imposed their famous style of “total football”, leaving Argentina without an answer and showing the world a revolutionary version of the game.
2. Argentina 1978: The Grand Final and Argentine Glory
Argentina and Holland met again in 1978, in a memorable final played in the Monumental Stadium of Buenos Aires. This match marked one of the most important moments in the history of Argentine football., since Argentina won its first World Cup with a victory of 3-1 in extra time.
The match was tense, with both teams equal 1-1 in regulatory time, but in extra time, Mario Kempes and Daniel Bertoni sealed the victory. This victory not only gave the championship to Argentina, but it was the beginning of a historic rivalry.
3. France 1998: Quarterfinals and Agonizing Goal
The third meeting took place in the quarterfinals in France 1998, another intense and even clash that kept both fans on the edge of their seats. With the score even 1-1, teams seemed headed to overtime, until the minute 89, Dennis Bergkamp scored one of the most iconic goals in the history of the tournament, eliminating Argentina with a final result of 2-1. This memorable goal established Bergkamp as a legend and left Argentina out of the competition..
4. Germany 2006: Draw in Group Stage
In it Germany World Cup 2006, Argentina and Holland met in the group stage, in a match that ended goalless. Both teams had already secured their qualification for the round of 16, so they were careful not to risk too much and the match ended with a 0-0. Although there were no goals, The match was played and showed the mutual respect that both teams had for each other..
5. Brazil 2014: The Semifinal Decided by Penalties
One of the most tense and remembered confrontations between Argentina and the Netherlands occurred in the semifinals of the Brazil World Cup 2014. The game was close and defensive, with both teams keeping the score at 0-0 after 120 minutes. The definition was carried out from the penalty spot, where Argentina, led by Lionel Messi and with an outstanding performance by goalkeeper Sergio Romero, advanced to the final after winning 4-2 in penalties. This victory allowed Argentina to play the final against Germany, in which they were defeated in overtime.
6. Qatar 2022: Exciting Quarterfinals and Argentine Victory in Penalties
In it Qatar World Cup 2022, Argentina and the Netherlands met again in the quarterfinals. Argentina seemed to have the match assured with an advantage of 2-0 until in the last minutes, Netherlands equalized with two goals, taking the game to extra time and finally to the penalty shootout. Again, Argentina won on penalties, with a win 4-3 that sealed his place in the semifinals and kept alive his search for a new world title, which they finally achieved by beating France in the final.
Summary of a historic rivalry
From 1974 to the present, The confrontations between Argentina and the Netherlands have been a sample of quality, strategy and passion. With four victories for Argentina, two for the Dutch and a draw, This rivalry has evolved and left memorable matches that fans will always remember. With a history full of decisive and dramatic moments, Argentina and Holland continue to be one of the most exciting rivalries in world football.