Defending champions vs the 1972 dark horse! Messi’s last dance, Switzerland’s ironclad defense

Tomorrow at 9:00 a.m., Kansas City, Argentina will face Switzerland. This is the concluding match of the quarterfinals, and a direct clash between the defending champions and the “72-year dark horse.”

Argentina won all three group-stage matches, conceding just 1 goal. In the Round of 16, they overturned a 3-2 scoreline to come back and win with a last-gasp goal against Egypt. Messi scored during the match, breaking multiple World Cup records. Switzerland won the Round of 16 on penalties, 4-3, eliminating Colombia. This is Switzerland’s first return to the World Cup quarterfinals in 72 years.

Opta’s supercomputer prediction: Argentina’s probability of winning in regular time is 57.1%, Switzerland 18.7%, and a draw 24.2%. Argentina’s final qualification probability is 69.4%, Switzerland’s 30.6%.

This is the peak showdown of “utmost talent vs utmost discipline.” Messi’s magic vs Switzerland’s iron fortress formation. At age 39, can the King of Soccer once again move the needle of fate? Switzerland head coach Yakin said before the match: “Facing the defending champions is an opportunity the team has worked hard to earn, and we are looking forward to it.”

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