The Argentine national team has crossed the Rubicon and is once again among the top four, but it lacks freshness just in the decisive rounds. The night in Kansas when Scaloni's team crossed the Rubicon, Julián Álvarez officially landed in the World Cup to remind us that in addition to his boundless generosity, he is a “thoroughbred” like few forwards in the world of football.

What happened in the match against Switzerland?

The Argentine national team beat Switzerland 3-1 in their last match, but the team's poor performance was evident. Coach Scaloni acknowledged the team's physical limitations and the concession of territory and the ball has become faster and more extended over time.

What does this mean for Argentina?

The greatness of the team is beyond discussion, but it's no longer a matter of will. The team can't. There is enough hierarchy to disguise the lack of freshness. There is a huge heart and with it, the low individual performances are masked. The courage of these players, aware of how much it cost to ensure they would play all the matches in the competition, is what drives them, but the physical limit is evident.

What's next?

The Argentine national team will face England in their next match, on July 15. With a physical limitation that is becoming increasingly evident, the team will try to survive with its structural deficit. Can Argentina reach the title?