Argentina edges closer to World Cup final after dramatic comebacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:27 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Argentina's national soccer team has advanced to the final of the 2026 World Cup following a series of remarkable comebacks in their knockout matches. In their Round of 32 clash, Argentina secured a 3-2 win against Cape Verde after trailing. They followed this with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Egypt, where they scored two late goals to overturn a deficit. In the quarterfinals, Argentina triumphed 3-1 over Switzerland, bolstered by key performances in extra time. The team is set to face Spain in the final, reflecting a mix of resilience and late-game heroics throughout the tournament.
- •Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in Round of 32.
- •Argentina rallied to win 3-2 against Egypt.
- •Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals.
- •Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final.
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina World Cup 2026 comebacks: How Lionel Messi and company pulled off miraculous escapes to reach final
"Argentina have scored two stoppage-time winners and played two periods of extra-time across a crazy, rollercoaster run to the 2026 World Cup final.
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