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Argentina falters in 2026 World Cup knockouts

Published July 8, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026 · Mundo Deportivo

Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign started brightly in the group stage but faltered in the knockout rounds. They were pushed to extra time by Cape Verde and then fell 0‑2 down to Egypt with just fifteen minutes remaining.

Argentina began the 2026 World Cup with a spectacular group stage, but their form dipped in the knockout rounds. A tense extra‑time win over Cape Verde left the team exhausted, setting the stage for a disastrous round‑of‑16 match against Egypt.

With only fifteen minutes left, the Albiceleste were trailing 0‑2, a deficit they could not overcome, and their campaign ended abruptly. ipl-cricket.in

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