Argentina have drawn 5 times in 7 World Cup knockout matches but have always advanced

In the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina twice took the lead against Cape Verde and were twice pegged back, ultimately securing a thrilling 3-2 victory to advance. Argentina have been equalized against 5 times after taking the lead in their last 7 FIFA World Cup knockout matches, but have never been eliminated.

In the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Argentina led the Netherlands 2-0, only for Weghorst to equalize at 2-2, before eventually winning 4-3 on penalties to advance;

In the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Argentina defeated Croatia 3-0 to advance to the final.

In the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Argentina led France 2-0 before Mbappe scored twice to bring France level. In extra time, Messi scored to put Argentina 3-2 ahead again, but Mbappe equalized once more. Ultimately, Argentina won 4-2 on penalties to claim the championship.

In the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina led Cape Verde 1-0 and then 2-1 in extra time, only to be equalized on both occasions, before ultimately advancing with a thrilling 3-2 victory.

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