Below are the FIFA ranking positions (July 2026) of every country Argentina faced on their way to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi‑finals, as confirmed by Softfootball:
- 🇩🇿 Algeria — 29th
- 🇦🇹 Austria — 23rd
- 🇯🇴 Jordan — 73rd
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde — 64th
- 🇪🇬 Egypt — 24th
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland — 14th
Softfootball understands these rankings reflect the official FIFA standings as of July 2026.
Argentina’s Perfect Run to the Semi‑Finals
Argentina have maintained a 100% win rate from the group stage all the way to the semi‑finals, showcasing dominance, resilience, and world‑class quality throughout the tournament.
Group Stage (9 points from 3 matches)
- Argentina 3–0 Algeria — A commanding opening win.
- Argentina vs Austria — A solid victory against the 23rd‑ranked side.
- Argentina 3–1 Jordan — Comfortable win to seal maximum points.
With 9 points, Argentina advanced to the Round of 32 as group leaders.
Round of 32: Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde (AET)
Lionel Messi delivered another masterclass, earning Man of the Match as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3–2 after extra time. The spirited 64th‑ranked Cape Verde side pushed the champions to the limit, but Argentina’s experience prevailed.
Round of 16: Argentina 3–2 Egypt
Argentina produced one of the greatest comebacks of the 2026 World Cup, overturning a 2–0 deficit to defeat Egypt 3–2. The dramatic win secured their place in the quarter‑finals and highlighted their championship mentality.
Quarter‑Finals: Argentina vs Switzerland (July 11, Kansas City Stadium)
Argentina will now face Switzerland (14th) or Colombia in the quarter‑finals on July 11 in Kansas City as they continue their quest to become back‑to‑back World Cup champions.
