The Albiceleste's last-16 exit was hardly a surprise - but if they want to avoid a similar fate in Qatar the overhaul must begin right away
The first victim of Argentina's World Cup exit came almost instantly, and was perhaps the most predictable moment of a roller-coaster afternoon. Javier Mascherano officially hung up his boots as an Albiceleste players, and was soon followed by Lucas Biglia in retiring from international football.
That pair will surely be the first of many players to bow out after one of the most chaotic World Cup campaigns from a major footballing nation in recent history.