- Argentina meets Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal Saturday, July 11 in Kansas City — the defending champions arrive after dramatic late comebacks to reach this stage.
- Lionel Messi starred again vs. Egypt (assist + goal), has eight goals this tournament, 21 career World Cup goals, and a record scoring streak of nine straight World Cup games.
- Switzerland is in the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954 (a 72‑year gap) and advanced after beating Colombia on penalties — a real underdog storyline.
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