Germany 1 - 1 Argentina (Pens: 4-2) Jens Lehmann's penalty saves sent the favourites out as the hosts' celebrations were cut short by a post-match brawl. Minute-by-minute report Maradona absent after snub

Ethos blown up by brawl Argentina's loss of control in defeat was at odds with the culture their manager had created, says Jamie Jackson.

Argentina 2 - 1 Mexico (aet)
Maxi Rodríguez's wonder goal may have sent Argentina through, but Mexico proved the South Americans were beatable.
Minute-by-minute report
Maxi revels with wooden leg
Rodríguez Snr's wise words

Holland 0 - 0 Argentina
Argentina will play Mexico in the second round after this stalemate left them top of the group.
Minute-by-minute report

Argentina 6 - 0 Serbia & Montenegro
Argentina scored one of the greatest World Cup goals in a majestic performance that banished memories of their last disastrous World Cup.
Minute-by-minute report
Rodriguez praises 'incredible' display
Crespo hails 'the most beautiful goal'

Argentina 2 - 1 Ivory Coast
Juan Román Riquelme was the star of the show as Argentina and the Ivory Coast served up the best game of the tournament so far.
Minute-by-minute report

Who's the daddy? Diego ... literally
Simon Hattenstone: It can't be coincidence that most of the Argentine team were born when Diego was approaching his prime.

Introducing... Argentina
Could it be a third World Cup win for Argentina? Find out more in the Guardian's terrifyingly exhaustive guide.
Observer guide to Argentina

More stats than you can shake a stick at
Vital statistics: Everything - yes every single thing - you need to know. Results, group tables, squad stats ... the works. If you can't find it in here, it's not worth looking for.

Office party kit
Bunting, badges ... and your cut-out-and-keep Maradona voodoo doll. Download your office World Cup supporters' kit here!