Just one World Cup semifinals spot remains after England-Norway ended in a HEYEDITORREPLACETEXTHERE. Lionel Messi and Argentina take the field against a Switzerland side that has to be heavy underdogs — but it has not been smooth sailing for the Argentines either to make it here to the last eight.
Is there more of that Messi magic left in them? Will someone else step up to the plate and claim their own World Cup glory?
- Argentina vs. Switzerland (9:00 PM EDT)
Yesterday’s results:
- Spain 2-1 Belgium
Predictions
Argentina 3-0 Switzerland. The Swiss have made it far and Argentina have looked,
at times, shaky, but this is the stage of the World Cup where elite teams sort themselves out. It may not be easy but without SC Freiburg’s Newcastle-bound star Johan Manzambi, the Swiss will be hard-pressed to find the dynamism required to shock the defending champions. That means when — not if — Argentina score, the dam could break fast.
Reading and listening
- 🎙️ New York Soccer Journal: The Blueprint — FIFA’s Article 27
- ✍️ The Kansas City Star: How Grant Wahl’s memory endures at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States
- ✍️ Expecting Goals: Why Messi keeps thriving as Ronaldo fades: The GOAT’s always been the best
Odds and Ends
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How to Watch
TV/streaming: Fox One (USA), Peacock (USA en Español), Find Your Country
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