- Lionel Messi is starring at 39 — leading the Golden Boot with eight goals and possibly playing in his final World Cup after another dominant tournament run.
- Switzerland have been rock-solid defensively (anchored by Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji), but the loss of breakout winger Johan Manzambi hurts their counterattacking threat.
- Quarterfinal tonight at Kansas City Stadium, 9 p.m. ET on FOX — Argentina are favorites but vulnerable; the winner faces the England vs. Norway victor in the semis.
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