Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - The Netherlands' Arjen Robben (C) competes for the ball with Argentina's Martin Demichelis (L) and Ezequiel Garay in the first half of a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina defender Martin Demichelis (2) and Mexico forward Javier Hernandez (14) compete for the ball in a World Cup second round match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentina defender Martin Demichelis (C) runs after scoring the opening goal in the 77th minute of a World Cup Group B match against Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010, while Greece Clemente Rodriguez (3) stands near the goal. Argentina became the first team to win all three group matches as they beat Greece 2-0 to top the group.

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentine defender Martin Demichelis (2) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the 77th minute of a World Cup Group B match against Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina won 2-0, becoming the first team to win all three group matches.

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentine defender Martin Demichelis (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the 77th minute of a World Cup Group B match against Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina won 2-0, becoming the first team to win all three group matches.

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentina defender Martin Demichelis heads the ball during the second half of a World Cup Group B match against Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina became the first team to win all three group matches as they beat Greece 2-0 to top the group.

Argentina take on S. Korea in World Cup Group B

Argentina take on S. Korea in World Cup Group B

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South Korea midfielder Lee Chung Yong (R) beats Argentina defender Martin Demichelis to the ball to score at the end of the first half of their World Cup Group B match at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010.

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina defender Martin Demichelis (2) and Mexico forward Javier Hernandez (14) compete for the ball in a World Cup second round match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentina defender Martin Demichelis (C) runs after scoring the opening goal in the 77th minute of a World Cup Group B match against Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010, while Greece Clemente Rodriguez (3) stands near the goal. Argentina became the first team to win all three group matches as they beat Greece 2-0 to top the group. (Kyodo)

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentine defender Martin Demichelis (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the 77th minute of a World Cup Group B match against Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina won 2-0, becoming the first team to win all three group matches. (Kyodo)

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentine defender Martin Demichelis (2) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the 77th minute of a World Cup Group B match against Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina won 2-0, becoming the first team to win all three group matches. (Kyodo)

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentina defender Martin Demichelis heads the ball during the second half of a World Cup Group B match against Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina became the first team to win all three group matches as they beat Greece 2-0 to top the group. (Kyodo)

Argentina take on S. Korea in World Cup Group B

Argentina take on S. Korea in World Cup Group B

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South Korea midfielder Lee Chung Yong (R) beats Argentina defender Martin Demichelis to the ball to score at the end of the first half of their World Cup Group B match at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. (Kyodo)