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In the first-ever meeting between the two nations, the Socceroos stunned the reigning world champions 4-1 in the Bicentennial Gold Cup.
Diego Maradona didn’t feature in the match but a number of players that were and would become household names, took to the field for the Albiceleste against the Socceroos.
Oscar Ruggeri, one of Argentina’s greatest-ever defenders, scored the only goal for the visitors while a young Diego Simeone started in midfield.
On the call that night was SBS World Cup commentator, Martin Tyler.
Speaking to SBS Sport ahead of Australia’s historic Round of 16 showdown with Argentina, Tyler reflected on one of the biggest wins in Socceroos history.
"It was a sensation, Argentina were world champions," Tyler said.
Current Socceroos coach Graham Arnold was heavily involved in the build-up to Australia’s opening goal, which was scored by Paul Wade.
Tyler recalls that Wade babysat his then eight-month-old son Adam, so that he could enjoy a dinner with family members that were living in Australia at the time.
Ruggeri equalised for Argentina before Charlie Yankos stepped up and scored a stunning long-range free-kick to put Australia back in front.
"It looked too far out to me, but it wasn’t for him. Whenever anybody talks about that game, the next two words are 'Charlie' and 'Yankos',” Tyler added.
Yankos converted a penalty midway through the second half with Vlado Bozinovski putting the finishing touches on the win.
In a situation that would feel foreign to young supporters, the match wasn’t shown live on television, with the broadcast airing late at night.
"Nobody in the ABC sport department thought that Australia was going to win, and I can’t blame them for that," Tyler recalled.
"There was an outcry because nobody had seen it. So, it was put out again the next day by public demand.
"I imagine if they beat Argentina again this time it will be on every day of the week by public demand."
