This should give a boost to MLS' ratings Since this year's World Cup began, many people in the United States have been debating whether soccer, or football as it's more commonly called, will begin to take off in the United States.
The knockout stage is underway for the 2014 World Cup. Argentina and Switzerland battle in a winner take all game where the victor advances to the quarter-finals. Let's preview the game and see who has the advantage.
With Argentina and Switzerland playing each other in the round of 16, we will be comparing these two countries on and off the field. Here's an in depth look at things like food, landmarks, soccer history, and other cultural factors.
France's Blaise Matuidi celebrates with teammate Karim Benzema after Nigeria's Joseph Yobo (not pictured) scored an own goal during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia June 30, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray Jun 30 2014
France's coach Didier Deschamps looks on before the start of their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Nigeria at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Jun 30 2014
Belgium's Thomas Vermaelen (L) walks out of the field after he was injured during their 2014 World Cup Group H soccer match against Russia at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 22, 2014. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo Jun 30 2014
United States national soccer team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann smiles while answering a question during a news conference at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 25, 2014. REUTERS/Brian Snyder Jun 30 2014
France's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring a goal against Nigeria during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Jun 30 2014
Switzerland's national soccer team coach Ottmar Hitzfeld looks on during a training session at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo, ahead of their 2014 World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina, June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Paul Hanna Jun 30 2014
Germany defeated Algeria 2-1 on Monday afternoon to setup a quarterfinals matchup with France next Friday. Here are some observations regarding the matchup.
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff gestures while speaking during the national convention of her Workers' Party (PT) in Brasilia June 21, 2014. REUTERS/Joedson Alves Jun 30 2014
U.S. national soccer team coach Juergen Klinsmann (C) conducts a training session ahead of their 2014 World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium in Salvador, June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Michael Dalder Jun 30 2014
Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer clears the ball from Algeria's Sofiane Feghouli during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch Jun 30 2014
Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring in the penalty shoot out against Chile during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte June 28, 2014. REUTERS/Francois Xavier Marit/Pool Jun 30 2014
Germany's coach Joachim Loew (L) shakes hands with player Bastian Schweinsteiger as he leaves the field after sustaining an injury during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Algeria at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Jun 30 2014
Germany's Andre Schuerrle (C) celebrates scoring a goal during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Algeria at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples Jun 30 2014
Germany's Mesut Ozil celebrates scoring their second goal during extra time in their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Algeria at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples Jun 30 2014
Algeria's Sofiane Feghouli and Madjid Bougherra react after their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Germany at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre June 30, 2014. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Jun 30 2014
France's Paul Pogba (19) heads to score a goal against Nigeria during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia June 30, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray Jun 30 2014
Argentina and Switzerland will play each other in the round of 16 for a chance to advance to the quarter-finals. Here's 5 things you need to know before the game begins.
