1xBet<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nArgentina<\/h3>\n
Starting with Argentina, mounting what was an all-time Round of 16 comeback earlier in the week, the reigning world champions will be desperate for smoother sailing this time around. Eventually avoiding what would have been an infamous North American exit, Lionel Scaloni\u2019s side dragged themselves to a thrilling and hugely controversial 3-2 victory against Egypt. Despite gaining a real reputation for their pulsating showdowns this summer, Argentina have won all of their first five World Cup appearances and they have their sights firmly set on defending their crown this month. In fact, signing off their pre-tournament preparations with a 3-1 win against fellow finalists Jordan on June 28th, Scaloni\u2019s camp have won all of their last 12 consecutive matchups across all competitions.<\/p>\n
Argentina Team News<\/strong><\/p>\nSpearheading Argentina\u2019s iconic Round of 16 comeback earlier in the week and notching a remarkable eighth World Cup strike of the summer, talismanic skipper and eight-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner Lionel Messi will lead out Scaloni\u2019s side in the early hours of Sunday.<\/p>\n
Making a real impact off the bench in Atlanta, Inter Milan superstar Lautaro Martinez could be handed a full recall in the final third. Likewise, Marseille\u2019s Facundo Medina should be recalled at left-back and replace Nicolas Tagliafico.<\/p>\n
Switzerland<\/h3>\n
As for Switzerland, while Murat Yakin\u2019s side might have struggled to find any real fluidity prior to opening their respective North American adventure last month, he Nati have embarked on an eye-catching North American charge. Edging past Colombia earlier in the week as they clinched a nail-biting penalty shootout victory in Vancouver, the one-time Spartak Moscow boss has seen his squad receive a string of plaudits from across the globe. Signing off their group stage charge with an impressive 2-1 win against host nation Canada, Switzerland certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Including their iconic Round of 16 success on Tuesday, Murat\u2019s side are unbeaten in all of their five World Cup appearances this summer (four wins, one draw).<\/p>\n
Switzerland Team News<\/strong><\/p>\nMissing out against Colombia earlier in the week with a reported knee injury, Switzerland are once again sweating over the fitness of breakout star Johan Manzambi here. Pisa midfielder Michel Aebischer remains on the sidelines with a muscle injury and is not expected to play any part this weekend.<\/p>\n
Already bagging a pair of World Cup strikes in North America this summer, Rennes marksman Breel Embolo will spearhead Switzerland\u2019s charge. Pledging his future to Sunderland in a public fashion this week, ex-Arsenal skipper Grant Xhaka will lead Murat\u2019s men out in the early hours of Sunday.<\/p>\n