Argentina eyes historic back-to-back World Cup titles after 3-1 quarterfinal win

Argentina progressed to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 3‑1 quarter‑final victory over Switzerland, securing a place among the final four teams.

The win joins a rare historical pattern: in 1938 Italy and in 1962 Brazil, both defending champions won their quarter‑finals 3‑1 and went on to retain the title. If Argentina defeats England in the semifinal and wins the final, it would become the first nation since Brazil to achieve back‑to‑back World Cup victories, ending a 64‑year streak without a consecutive champion.