Argentina has qualified for the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup after defeating Belgium 1-0 in the quarterfinals this morning.
Argentina has reached their first FIFA World Cup semi‑final since finishing as runners‑up in 1990.
Gonzalo Higuain scored the only goal, a thunderous volley in the 8th minute of the match that ended his run of six international games without a goal.
Argentina has set up a last‑four encounter with either the Netherlands or Costa Rica on Thursday.
The last quarterfinal between the Netherlands and Costa Rica has kicked off and both teams are locked nil-all.
Meanwhile, Brazil and Germany will face-off in the first semifinal at 8am on Wednesday.
