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Alvarez breaks out slump to push Messi and Co. to semifinals

Julián Álvarez had largely struggled through the 2026 World Cup, but he delivered when Argentina needed him most, scoring a stunning goal to seal a 3-1 win over Switzerland and book a semifinal against England. The scoreline flattered La Albiceleste, though, as the Swiss went blow for blow with the world champions and had reason to feel aggrieved by the officiating.

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Argentina have their haters - but they're true champions

Argentina have found themselves at the centre of a storm in the wake of their scintillating World Cup last-16 victory over Egypt on Tuesday, amid sensational accusations of corruption and favouritism. However, this is one occasion where the demonisation of the Albiceleste doesn't feel justified. Two goals down against the rank underdogs in the second half, the holders survived by the skin of their teeth - coming from behind to miraculously turn the tie on its head in the space of 14 minutes at the very end of the match. But since the final whistle in Atlanta, the gravity of that feat has been overshadowed.

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Criciuma crestCriciuma179622012833
W
W
W
W
D
2Vila Nova crestVila Nova179442519631
L
W
L
W
L
3Novorizontino crestNovorizontino1686227141330
W
W
W
D
W
4Juventude crestJuventude17854178929
W
D
W
W
W
5Fortaleza crestFortaleza168442016428
W
W
D
L
W
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