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Argentina Draws a Favorable Path Toward the World Cup Semifinals

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Argentina Draws a Favorable Path Toward the World Cup Semifinals
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First reported by Walla · Jun 27, 2026

What happened

Argentina has already won its World Cup group and will rotate heavily against Jordan. Its projected knockout path to the semifinals is relatively easy, with England likely waiting there, while France faces a much tougher bracket.

  • 01Argentina has already clinched first place and plays Jordan in a dead rubber.
  • 02Cape Verde, then either Australia or Egypt, may await in the knockout rounds.
  • 03England is projected as Argentina’s semifinal opponent.
  • 04A Portugal win could set up a Messi-Ronaldo clash earlier.
  • 05France’s path is framed as much harder, including Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.

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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 27, 2026
Argentina Draws a Favorable Path Toward the World Cup Semifinals
N12Center · HebrewJun 27, 2026
Argentina’s projected path to the World Cup semifinals looks favorable
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 27, 2026
Argentina Draws Favorable Path to the World Cup Semifinals

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