Argentina, Sole South American Survivor in 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals

Argentina stands as the last South American hope in the 2026 World Cup, securing their place in the quarterfinals after Colombia's exit. The Albiceleste has demonstrated a dominant performance, remaining undefeated and matching France as the only teams to win all five of their matches in the tournament so far.

With 14 goals scored, Argentina shares the title of the tournament's top-scoring team with France, reinforcing their status as strong contenders to defend their 2022 title. This impressive run salvages some pride for the CONMEBOL region, which had six representatives in the competition.

Other South American teams faced early departures. Uruguay was eliminated in the group stage, finishing 37th overall. Ecuador fell to Mexico in the round of 16, ending their tournament in 25th place. Paraguay, Brazil, and Colombia were also eliminated in the round of 16. Paraguay lost narrowly to France, Brazil was surprisingly defeated by Norway, and Colombia was knocked out on penalties after a goalless draw with Switzerland.

Argentina's journey continues as they prepare to face Switzerland in the quarterfinals on Saturday, July 11. The match will take place at Kansas City Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 PM (Ecuador time), as they aim to advance to the semifinals.