Soccer arrived in Argentina by way of British sailors in the 1860's. The game developed in British schools around Argentina. Fútbol clubs branched out from there.
The first Argentinan fútbol team did not begin until 1899. They called themselves Argentinos de Quilmes. That translates to Argentines of Quilmes. Quilmes is an eastern suburb of Buenos Aires.
The Argentine Association Football League was formed February 21, 1893. It is now known as the Asociación de Fútbol Argentino (AFA) began. It was the first fútbol association in South America including River Plate, Boca Juniors, Independiente, Racing Club and San Lorenzo.
The first official match was played on May 16, 1901 by the Argentina National Team against Uruguay. The game resulted in a 3-2 victory for Argentina.Thus began the Argentina and Uruguay fútbol rivalry.
FIFA
Argentina won the FIFA World Cup in 1978 as host of the event and 1986 in Mexico.
FIFA 1930 To Now
Copa América
Argentina gold medaled in 1991 and 1993. In 2004 and 2007 the team was the runner-up. The group placed third and fourth in 1989 and 1987 respectively.
Olímpicos
Olympics Argentina won a silver there first year in the Olympics(1928) and again in 1996. In 2004 and 2008, Argentina gold medaled in soccer.