Brazil and Argentina likely to face each other in World Cup semi-final

The dream of a Brazil-Argentina final has been shattered; a potential clash awaits in the semi-finals. Two powerhouses of world football have been placed on the same side of the World Cup knockout bracket, and if they advance, they will face each other in the semi-finals. With the start of the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, the tournament bracket has made clear that the dream of a Brazil-Argentina confrontation in the final of this competition is no longer possible.

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