Under are the FIFA rating positions (July 2026) of each nation Argentina confronted on their technique to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi‑finals, as confirmed by Softfootball:
- 🇩🇿 Algeria — twenty ninth
- 🇦🇹 Austria — twenty third
- 🇯🇴 Jordan — 73rd
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde — sixty fourth
- 🇪🇬 Egypt — twenty fourth
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland — 14th
Softfootball understands these rankings mirror the official FIFA standings as of July 2026.
Argentina’s Good Run to the Semi‑Finals
Argentina have maintained a 100% win fee from the group stage all the best way to the semi‑finals, showcasing dominance, resilience, and world‑class high quality all through the match.
Group Stage (9 factors from 3 matches)
- Argentina 3–0 Algeria — A commanding opening win.
- Argentina vs Austria — A stable victory in opposition to the twenty third‑ranked aspect.
- Argentina 3–1 Jordan — Snug win to seal most factors.
With 9 factors, Argentina superior to the Spherical of 32 as group leaders.
Spherical of 32: Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde (AET)
Lionel Messi delivered one other masterclass, incomes Man of the Match as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3–2 after further time. The spirited sixty fourth‑ranked Cape Verde aspect pushed the champions to the restrict, however Argentina’s expertise prevailed.
Spherical of 16: Argentina 3–2 Egypt
Argentina produced one of many biggest comebacks of the 2026 World Cup, overturning a 2–0 deficit to defeat Egypt 3–2. The dramatic win secured their place within the quarter‑finals and highlighted their championship mentality.
Quarter‑Finals: Argentina vs Switzerland (July 11, Kansas Metropolis Stadium)
Argentina will now face Switzerland (14th) or Colombia within the quarter‑finals on July 11 in Kansas Metropolis as they proceed their quest to turn out to be again‑to‑again World Cup champions.
