Argentina 2018 Home Short-Sleeve Football Shirt [As worn by Agüero, Di Maria & Messi]

Description

This is the fully-customizable short-sleeve home kit for Argentina’s 2018 World Cup campaign.

Argentina entered the 2018 World Cup with high hopes, seeking to build on their runner-up finish in the 2014 tournament. Under the management of Jorge Sampaoli, the team was stacked with talent, headlined by global superstar Lionel Messi. However, their campaign was fraught with challenges and ultimately ended in disappointment.

Placed in Group D, Argentina’s journey began with a 1-1 draw against Iceland, a match that set the tone for a turbulent group stage. Sergio Agüero gave Argentina an early lead, but Iceland quickly equalized, and the Albiceleste struggled to break through their opponent’s stout defense. The following game saw Argentina face Croatia in what turned out to be a disastrous 3-0 defeat. Goals from Ante Rebić, Luka Modrić, and Ivan Rakitić exposed defensive frailties and left Argentina on the brink of elimination.

Needing a win in their final group game against Nigeria, Argentina delivered a dramatic performance. Lionel Messi opened the scoring with a sublime finish, but Nigeria equalized through a Victor Moses penalty. As the clock ticked down, Marcos Rojo emerged as the hero, scoring an 86th-minute winner that secured a 2-1 victory and passage to the knockout stages.

In the Round of 16, Argentina faced a formidable French side. The match was a thrilling encounter, filled with twists and turns. Ángel Di María and Gabriel Mercado gave Argentina hope with their goals, but France’s young sensation Kylian Mbappé proved too much to handle. Mbappé’s brace, along with goals from Antoine Griezmann and Benjamin Pavard, resulted in a 4-3 defeat, sending Argentina home.

Despite the early exit, there were notable performances from key players. Lionel Messi, though not at his very best, provided moments of brilliance, including his crucial goal against Nigeria. Javier Mascherano, playing in his final World Cup, showed his customary grit and determination. The tournament also marked a significant milestone for players like Nicolás Tagliafico and Giovani Lo Celso, who gained valuable experience on the world stage.

Notable Players: Lionel Messi, Ángel di María, Sergio Agüero, Gonzalo Higuaín, Maxi Rodríguez, Javier Mascherano, Marcos Rojo, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Lucas Biglia, Pablo Zabaleta, Ezequiel Garay

Main Points

• This is a brand new jersey with its tags attached. It has never been worn, washed or used.
• The jersey is 100% polyester. It’s breathable, and made for a life on the move.
• Fully customizable with the name and number of your favourite player or even yours! Just choose the Custom Jersey Option and then message us your desired name and number or write them in the order’s notes at checkout.
• Replica Version. This jersey is a remake of the official one, made with the exact same materials, look, and feel.
• Tighter fit: make sure you choose the right sizing. We recommend buying one size bigger than you usually wear. This will ensure the jersey will fit.

Sizing Guidelines

This jersey comes in five sizes, which have a tiny difference: they’re a smaller fit. Our suggestion is to pick your size 1 size bigger than you usually would. If you usually wear an M, pick an L. If you usually wear an S, pick an M.