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World Cup 2014 Analysis: Argentina vs. Belgium Quarterfinals - Observations from Argentina's 1-0 Win

Argentina reached its first semifinal in decades after defeating Belgium 1-0 in Saturday's quarterfinals meeting. Here are some observations.

World Cup 2014 Results, Scores, Video Highlights: Argentina Advances to Semifinals with 1-0 Win Over Belgium (Watch)

Argentina is now two wins away from winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup after advancing to the semifinals with a 1-0 win against Belgium in their quarterfinals showdown on Saturday at the Estadio Nacional in Brazil.

2014 FIFA World Cup Predictions, Schedule, Preview: Argentina vs. Belgium; Lionel Messi in Action

Argentina and Belgium play each other in the 2014 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. The winner will play in the semifinals. Latin Post breaks down the teams and predicts a winner.

World Cup 2014 Teams Analysis: Power Ranking, Analyzing the Quarterfinals Nations Left After Round of 16

The 2014 FIFA World Cup's round of 16 brought about a number of memorable moments in this tournament that will be relived throughout history. Latin Post.com now ranks and analyzes the remaining teams left in the tournament as the quarterfinals approach July 4

World Cup: Argentina vs. Switzerland Round of 16 Analysis: What We Learned From Lionel Messi & Co.'s 1-0 Win

Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup after a late goal from Angel Di Maria gave them a 1-0 win over Switzerland Tuesday. Here are some things we learned from the match

World Cup 2014 Results, Video Highlights: Argentina's Angel Di Maria Hits Game-Winner For 1-0 Win vs. Switzerland

Argentina booked a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup after scoring a hard-earned 1-0 win against Switzerland in their knockout round showdown on Tuesday at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

2014 FIFA World Cup Predictions, Schedule and Preview: Argentina vs. Switzerland

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.

Argentina vs. Switzerland: Five Things to Know Before Their World Cup Round of 16 Game

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.

World Cup 2014: Surprises and Disappointments of the Group Round

Every World Cup brings its share of surprises and disappointments and the 2014 edition was no exception. If anything, it was one of the most surprising of all time with a plethora of major story lines dominating headlines.Here are the most shocking stories from the group round.

World Cup 2014 -- Messi vs. Ronaldo: Which Player Had the Better Group Round?

On Thursday, the group stage of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil came to an end. That date also featured the third match of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign and an opportunity to compare his performance with that of his perennial rival Lionel Messi. Here's how the two stack up

2014 FIFA World Cup Predictions and Analysis: Argentina vs. Iran; Who's Got the Advantage?

Fans get to watch a much anticipated game of Iran and Argentina in Saturday's 2014 FIFA World Cup match in Brazil. This Group F game matches up two of the most opposite teams historically. Could we see an Iran upset, or will Lionel Messi continue his quest for a trophy on the biggest stage in futbol?

World Cup 2014 Schedule, Date, How to Watch: Argentina vs. Iran; Lionel Messi In Action

Argentina and soccer superstar Lionel Messi will look to solidify their chances of finishing on top of Group F when they collide with Iran in their second match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Saturday at the Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

World Cup 2014: Messi vs. Ronaldo -- How Did Superstars Do In Opening Matches? (Watch)

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have played their first games of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, with differing results. Heading into the tournament, both superstars were contending with a great deal of pressure. Ronaldo is now 29 and likely competing in his final World Cup. Meanwhile, Messi struggled four years ago, scoring a total of zero goals in five matches for Argentina. The shadows of Diego Maradona and Pele have loomed large for the Argentinian superstar; this was his big opportunity to overcome the ghosts of the past.

Latino Fathers: William Levy, Sebastiàn Rulli, Lionel Messi Share Sweet Moments With Their Children

Get ready to say, "Aww." Fathers can gush about their kids. Looking through these Latinos social media accounts, it's obvious how much love they feel for their kids.

FIFA World Cup 2014 Preview: Lionel Messi, Alexis Sanchez, James Rodriguez & Neymar Among Top South American Players to Watch

This year's World Cup will be filled with batches and batches of high end players from across the globe, many of them from South America, and all of them will be looking to make their mark on the first tournament on their continent since Argentina played host in 1978. Here is a look at each South American sides' top players.

FIFA World Cup 2014 Soccer in Brazil: Messi vs. Ronaldo - Which Superstar Heads into Tournament in Better Form?

The FIFA World Cup will undoubtedly place great focus on a number of tournament favorites but another storyline that could emerge is the rivalry of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. This perennial debate over the best player in the world is usually a major conversation throughout the regular season due to the fact that the two titans of the sport play for rival clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona. The rivalry between Portugal and Argentina is non-existent but there is a chance that these two superstars could wind up meeting up in the tournament. Here is a look at how Ronaldo and Messi look heading into the tournament.

World Cup 2014 News: Nike, FIFA Sponsor Adidas Clash for Soccer Market Control During Brazil Tourney

While stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi compete on the pitch for the most prestigious soccer title on the planet, Nike is looking to continue at usurping Adidas' long-time marketing presence in the World Cup, despite being FIFA's longtime sponsorship partner with the quadrennial tournament since 1970.

World Cup 2014 Preview, Predictions: Argentina, Nigeria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Iran: Which Team Gets Out of Group F? [Watch]

While Group E is the undisputed Group of Opportunity, Group F offers a different kind of opportunity in this year's World Cup. One team is looked upon the clear-cut favorite to win it all while the battle for second place could very well go to either one of the other three games.

World Cup Brazil News 2014: Argentina Names 23-Man Roster for FIFA World Cup, Carlos Tevez Not on Squad

The official 23 man roster has been set for Argentina. Let's break down every position and see how Argentina ranks among the competition this year at the World Cup.

World Cup 2014 Top Players: Will Argentina's Lionel Messi Finally Step Up on World Stage in Brazil?

No player faces greater pressure entering the 2014 World Cup than Argentina's Lionel Messi. Considered one of soccer's all-time greats, Messi is still without futbol's greatest prize on his resume. Will this World Cup determine his legacy?

World Cup Song 2014: Shakira's 'La La La' Music Video Features Messi, Neymar & Gerard Pique [Watch]

Shakira's new World Cup video even has a special appearance by her son. It's just not the World Cup without Shakira. The singer of the official 2010 World Cup Song is back with "La La La.
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