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Argentina Beats Cape Verde, Advances to Switzerland Quarterfinal

7/11/2026

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Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarterfinal in Kansas City.
Argentina erased a 2-0 deficit to beat Cape Verde, first since the 2022 Saudi Arabia loss.
Julián Álvarez returned from an injury to start the Egypt match.
Lisandro Martínez, blamed for both Egypt goals, may be replaced by Nicolás Otamendi.
Lionel Scaloni plans to tighten and press after losing possession, with Messi playing 120 minutes against Egypt and Cape Verde.

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Story summary

Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarterfinal in Kansas City.
Argentina erased a 2-0 deficit to beat Cape Verde, first since the 2022 Saudi Arabia loss.
Julián Álvarez returned from an injury to start the Egypt match.
Lisandro Martínez, blamed for both Egypt goals, may be replaced by Nicolás Otamendi.
Lionel Scaloni plans to tighten and press after losing possession, with Messi playing 120 minutes against Egypt and Cape Verde.