The champion has been pushed to the edge of elimination during the World Cup knockout rounds.

France, Spain, Argentina, and England will compete for the right to play for a World Cup title beginning Tuesday. Tournament favorites France and Spain kick off the festivities on Tuesday, while Argentina and England wrap up the semifinal round of competition on Wednesday.

Of course, a 10-man defense in a low block can only stretch so far. You can tell that hardly anyone expected Alvarez to let loose from that position. Once Alvarez scored, Switzerland had to abandon its hopes of defending hard for penalty kicks and search for the tying goal.

Historically, Argentina veers between playing soccer at its highest level and stooping to its lowest.,Four years ago, Lionel Messi, soccer’s greatest ever player, won the World Cup with Argentina in his fifth attempt,

Spain turned to their super sub Mikel Merino once again as they triumphed over Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals