Another day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, another historic upset narrowly avoided by defending champions Argentina.
After falling behind 2-0 in the 67th minute, it appeared that Argentina's quest to repeat as World Cup champions was over, and that Lionel Messi, the tournament's all-time leading scorer, had played in his final World Cup match.
Then, in one of the games of the tournament, Argentina scored three goals in 15 minutes to break the hearts of Egyptians everywhere and advance to the quarterfinals.
Now, what's next for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Here is a look at which team Argentina will play in the round of 16 and its potential path to making the World Cup final: Who Could Argentina Play In The Quarterfinals?
After advancing past Egypt in the round of 16, Argentina has two possible opponents it could play in the quarterfinals: Switzerland — which beat Algeria in the round of 32 to advance — and Colombia, who beat Ghana in the round of 32.
Argentina's quarterfinals match will take place at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, July 11, at 9 p.m.
ET on FOX and FOX One.
Who Could Argentina Play In The Semifinals?
If Argentina advances to the semifinals of the World Cup, it has two possible opponents: England or Norway.
If Argentina continues, its semifinal match will take place at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m.
Sources: Fox Sports
