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Qatar 2022: What happens if Argentina and Netherlands tie in the quarterfinals?

Argentina and the Netherlands are set to meet in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup. It will be one of the marquee matches of the tournament.

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Argentina and the Netherlands will meet in their sixth World Cup match, with Argentina having two major wins, one their 1978 championship victory and the semifinal penalty kick shootout win in 2014. The Netherlands defeated Argentina in 1998 in historic fashion with a stoppage time winner knocking them out in the quarterfinals

For Argentina since their loss to Uruguay in the 1930 final, La Albiceleste have been eliminated by a European team in every World Cup they did not win. The Netherlands have won in their last three quarterfinal matches at the World Cup, 1998, 2010, and 2014.

So, what happens if either Argentina or the Netherlands tiethis match outright? Find out! Watch the World Cup in the US live on FuboTV (7-day free trial) and Peacock (Limited-time offer for 0.99/m).

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What if Argentina and Netherlands draw?

A World Cup knockout stage match cannot end in a tie, if Argentina were to defeat the Netherlands it would mean that Lionel Scaloni’s side would move on to the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup. It would be a return to the semifinals since 2014 where Argentina were finalists.

Argentina players celebrate after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match (Getty Images)

Argentina players celebrate after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match (Getty Images)

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Argentina in reaching the semifinals would guarantee playing 7 games at the World Cup as they would automatically play in the third-place game. Argentina would meet the winner of Brazil vs Croatia.

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