What is Argentina’s route to the World Cup final? Discover who their potential opponents are for the knockouts as they aim to win the tournament back-to-back!
As the reigning champions, Argentina 9/2 are very much one of the favourites to be this year’s World Cup winner. But what could Argentina’s route to the World Cup final be?
Their goal will no doubt be to win back-to-back World Cups and become only the second-ever team to complete the accomplishment after Italy in 1934 and 1938. Here we will examine Argentina’s possible World Cup route and the dates they’re expected to play each round now they’ve topped their group!
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Argentina’s odds of progressing through each round
Before we dive into Argentina’s route to the World Cup final, let’s take a look at what odds they’re given of reaching each round (at the minimum).
Round | Odds of reaching the round |
Round of 16 | 1/20 |
Quarter final | 2/11 |
Semi final | 8/15 |
Final | 11/8 |
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Argentina’s route to the final after winning their group
So, now that Argentina have topped Group J, who could their next opponents become on the way to the World Cup final?
Round | Potential opponent |
Round of 32 | Cape Verde |
Round of 16 | Egypt |
Quarter final | Colombia |
Semi final | England |
Final | France |
Round of 32
July 3rd vs Cape Verde
Now Argentina have dealt with their opposition in Group J and finished first in the table over Algeria, Austria, and Jordan, they’ll be facing off against the tournament’s surprise package Cape Verde in the round of 32. As exciting as it’s been to see a true underdog go unbeaten in the groups, realistically Argentina should breeze through this round.
Round of 16
July 7th vs Egypt
If Argentina can then get past their round of 32 challenge, the round of 16 is then likely to have them playing against Mo Salah’s Egypt. Again, this should be a straightforward assignment for the 2022 winners.
Quarter final
July 12th 2am vs Colombia
It was at this point we were expecting a Messi vs Ronaldo showdown, but it wasn’t to be – thanks to Portugal failing to top their own group! Instead, Argentina’s most likely opponent in the quarter final is fellow South Americans Colombia.
Semi-final
July 15th vs England
As we reach the semi-finals, it looks as if Argentina could expect to see their old adversaries England. Historically, Argentina have come out on top in this matchup, with iconic moments such as the ‘Hand of God’, and Maradona’s ‘Goal of the Century’. If the Albiceleste meet with the Three Lions again, they can only hope to continue this trend of success heading their way.
As an aside, if you want to know how England’s side of the draw could lead them to this monstrous clash, discover England’s possible routes to the World Cup final!
If England fail to reach this stage, Argentina could play against five-time World Cup winners Brazil in what would be an enthralling South American derby.
World Cup final
July 19th vs France
Now for the final. Argentina have repeated the feat they achieved in 2022 and gone all the way, battling their way through each stage from the groups to the knockouts. Who are they most likely to play you might ask?
For Argentina to become only the second ever team to win back-to-back World Cups, they’re most likely going to have to repeat their 2022 achievement and topple the French.
The 2026 World Cup represents a chance for Argentina to win four international trophies in a row, following back-to-back Copa America success, but France are tough opponents. They themselves will be aiming to pick up a third World Cup title overall. the feat of the 2010-2012 Spanish national team, who won the World Cup and Euros back-to-back (see France’s possible routes to the World Cup final, to get a flavour of the journey they’ll undertake to get here!).
If France don’t manage to make the final, Argentina could instead come up against Spain.
Who did Argentina play in the group phase?
Considering that Argentina are the current World Cup holders, it’s no surprise that their group was easy to navigate. After winning all three games, they topped their group comfortably.
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