The People Of Argentina – World Countries for Kids

The people of Argentina are sports crazy, and it is a huge part of their culture, like many other south American countries. They are the world’s best at Polo which is a field game played with a ball and sticks while riding horses. It is no wonder that they are so good at this sport, as their national sport is a sport called ‘Pato’ which is a sport that is similar. Other popular sports that the people love and excel in are Boxing, Rugby, Formula One, Tennis, Basketball, Hockey and of course Football / soccer. Football is the most popular sport in Argentina. The people go nuts for this sport. The national football team has won the football world cup twice, in 1978 & 1986. Two of their most famous players are Diego Maradona & Lionel Messi who are national heroes in Argentina and also considered to be the greatest football players of all time.  Read more here in details

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