#BinancePickAndWin Argentina (defending champions): Led by Messi, the attack is formidable. The wide flanks and the central channel both hit with full force up front. The only shortcoming is that the back line is only average in terms of stability;
2. Switzerland: A classic defensive powerhouse at the World Cup. The whole team drops back to form a tight, steel-trap formation. They’re especially good at forcing games into a penalty shootout; in the previous round, they knocked out Colombia on penalties.
3. Key to determining the outcome: Can Argentina break through a compact defense quickly? Can Switzerland hold a clean sheet and push the game into extra time/penalties?
Progress update on the four semi-final spots already decided
1. 7.10: France 2-0 Morocco (advanced)
2. 7.11: Spain 2-1 Belgium (advanced)
3. 7.12 early match: England advances
4. 7.12 morning match: Argentina/Switzerland decide the final semi-final team
Upcoming semi-final schedule
2. Switzerland: A classic defensive powerhouse at the World Cup. The whole team drops back to form a tight, steel-trap formation. They’re especially good at forcing games into a penalty shootout; in the previous round, they knocked out Colombia on penalties.
3. Key to determining the outcome: Can Argentina break through a compact defense quickly? Can Switzerland hold a clean sheet and push the game into extra time/penalties?
Progress update on the four semi-final spots already decided
1. 7.10: France 2-0 Morocco (advanced)
2. 7.11: Spain 2-1 Belgium (advanced)
3. 7.12 early match: England advances
4. 7.12 morning match: Argentina/Switzerland decide the final semi-final team
Upcoming semi-final schedule