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Swiss Upset: Argentina's World Cup Dream Dashed?
11 Jul
Summary
- Switzerland aims to reach its first World Cup semifinal.
- Argentina has narrowly won knockout games against Cape Verde and Egypt.
- Switzerland is unbeaten in its last 10 competitive international matches.
Switzerland faces defending World Cup champions Argentina in a quarterfinal match in Kansas City. Argentina has advanced through the knockout stage with two dramatic victories, narrowly beating Cape Verde 3-2 and then Egypt by the same scoreline in highly controversial matches. These wins saw them come from two goals down late in the game.
The Swiss team is aiming to reach their first World Cup semifinal. They have already made history by winning two knockout games for the first time. Switzerland enters this fixture undefeated in their last 10 competitive internationals and has shown a strong defense, conceding only three goals in five games and keeping clean sheets in their knockout wins.
Expert predictions suggest Switzerland, on paper a stronger side than Argentina's previous opponents, might just oust Lionel Messi and the champions. The Swiss are expected to be fresh, while Argentina may be feeling the effects of their chaotic recent matches. The game is scheduled to be broadcast nationally on Fox in the United States.
