Let’s talk about the one Argentina vs Switzerland match that disappointed me the most

Even though they finally beat Switzerland 3-1 to advance smoothly, watching the whole match leaves me with nothing but disappointment. Right from the start, McAllister broke the deadlock early to give them the advantage. In the second half, the whole team’s form just completely dropped; they lost focus defensively and allowed the opponent to equalize. Switzerland received a red card early on and played with one fewer player—an entire stretch of dozens of minutes at 11 against 10—but Argentina still couldn’t break through their packed defense. The attack was sluggish, the finishing hesitated, and they somehow dragged the game into extra time.

In the end, they locked the win with a goal in extra time. There’s no denying the result, but they absolutely didn’t play at the level you’d expect from a defending champion. Pushing themselves into a corner in every knockout match—when the next opponents are even stronger, it’s really hard to feel at ease. #夏日创作营