" The Swedish team is the one which moves faster and most dangerous than any other in this group. The switch from defense to attack very fast, and that is something to worry about. Concerning England, beyond their tradition and high moral, I belive their strong side is the big numbers of stars that take part in that team. Individually, players such as Owen, Beckham and a few others , deserve special attention. Of course that Nigeria also worries us. Their natural strenght, and their improving ability, year after year, make out of that African squad, a real danger to any one. I prefer, instead of saying whom I prefer to play, to enjoy the fact that all the four teams of that group are able to display excellent moments of football "
- Marcelo Bielsa, Argentinas coach
Argentina finished top of the Conmebol to qualify for the 2002 World Cup finals. This country has a vast pool of talented players and they have a coach that can make it work together. Argentina is in the toughest group of this World Cup, and the second from this group will probably have to face France in the round of 16. They are considered one of the favorites to win this World Cup.
Key players:
Ariel Ortega, Hernan Crespo, Juan Sebastian Veron, Diego Simeone, Gabriel Batistuta, Juan Roman Riquelme.