Argentina eyes World Cup final run, faces Switzerland next

The Argentine national soccer team is on a quest to play eight matches in the 2026 World Cup, a goal that would put them in contention to defend their 2022 title. Having navigated five previous matches, they now stand in the quarterfinals, just one step away from achieving this objective.

Their next challenge comes in the form of Switzerland, with the match scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at 10 p.m. local time in Kansas City. Despite acknowledging the difficulty of their opponent and recalling past close calls against Cape Verde and Egypt, where they came back from a two-goal deficit, Argentina remains focused on advancing.

Should Argentina secure a victory against the Swiss, they would proceed to the semifinals on Wednesday, July 15. Their opponent in that match would be the winner of the game between England and Norway. The path to the final involves potential matchups against strong European teams like France, Spain, or Belgium, who are progressing through the other side of the bracket.

Regardless of the outcome in the semifinals, Argentina is guaranteed to play another match. A loss would place them in the third-place playoff on Saturday, July 18, in Miami. A win would see them compete in the final on Sunday, July 19, in New Jersey. The team is strategically navigating the knockout stages, aware that the number of potential opponents diminishes with each round.