Argentina vs. Switzerland-World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
This preview analyzes Argentina's path to the World Cup quarter-finals, highlighting their reliance on Lionel Messi's performance. It contrasts Argentina's tactical struggles with their ability to secure comeback victories ahead of their match against Switzerland.
Why it matters
Understanding the tactical state of the defending champions provides context for the high-stakes knockout phase of the tournament.
Argentina’s thrilling World Cup title defense continues where it all started on Saturday night, as the holders face Switzerland in Kansas City.
While the Swiss is preparing for its first World Cup quarterfinal since it hosted the tournament in 1954, Argentina maintains hope of becoming the first team to retain its crown since Brazil in 1962.
La Albiceleste has made hard work of it after breezing through the group stage. Buoyed by Lionel Messi’s continued greatness, it found a way to hold off Cabo Verde after extra time in the round of 32 before finding something deep within to stage a remarkable recovery against Egypt .
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