- Argentina, the defending champions, are unbeaten and heavily favored — Lionel Messi has scored 7 of their 11 goals and has found the net in eight straight World Cup games.
- Egypt will look to Mohamed Salah (with support from Omar Marmoush) to try for a huge upset — can Salah deliver another standout knockout-stage performance?
- Colombia vs. Switzerland is pitched as Xhaka’s midfield leadership versus Colombia’s pacey threat Luis Díaz, with Johan Manzambi a surprise Swiss breakout and Luis Suárez offering veteran spark off the bench.
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