Argentina seeks to win the FIFA World Cup for the third time, during the Qatar edition, from November 20 to December 18.
Here’s what you need to know about the team’s path to the final.
* How did Argentina qualify in the round of 16?
– The first two teams in each of the World Cup groups qualify for the round of 16. The knockout stages, which began yesterday, Saturday, are held in a way that those who lose will be eliminated directly from the tournament.
Matches can go to extra time and penalty kicks to determine the winner.
– Argentina recovered from its shock defeat against Saudi Arabia, to achieve two consecutive victories over Mexico and Poland, to occupy first place in Group C.
* How did Argentina reach the quarter-finals?
Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez scored a goal each in Argentina’s 2-1 win over Australia in the round of 16 match.
Who are Argentina’s opponents in the quarter-finals?
Argentina will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals, after the 2010 runners-up beat America 3-1.
Who are Argentina’s potential opponents in the semi-finals?
– If Argentina advances to the semi-finals, Group F runners-up Croatia or Brazil may face their South American rivals (Group G leaders).
Who can Argentina face in the final?
– If Argentina reach the final, they will likely find themselves facing 2018 champions France (Group D winners), England (Group B winners) or Portugal (Group H winners).
