Switzerland await, and Algeria's goalkeeper dilemma is real

Switzerland on Friday, and the goalkeeper question is real

Your team faces Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32 on Friday, July 3 (1) (2) (3). The winner goes to the round of 16. But the biggest question mark is in goal. Luca Zidane and backup Oussama Benbout have taken heavy criticism after the group stage, and third-choice Melvin Mastil could get the nod for the knockout match. That is a big call for a win-or-go-home game.

Mahrez leads you into knockout football

Riyad Mahrez scored a 93rd-minute goal against Austria that briefly threatened to push Algeria into a tougher bracket. The celebrations in the stands were confused, unsure whether to cheer. Mahrez had told the squad before that match they would play to win, no calculations, and the 3–3 draw sent you through anyway. Switzerland now, and your captain remains the focal point.

Hadj Moussa has the fans behind him

Hadj Moussa has emerged as a fan favorite during this tournament. With all the attention on Mahrez, Moussa has quietly become the name supporters talk about. Friday is another stage for him.

An Argentine referee and a Swiss side full of names

Facundo Falcón Pérez of Argentina will officiate the match (1). Switzerland bring Granit Xhaka, Gregor Kobel, Manuel Akanji, Breel Embolo, and Ricardo Rodriguez, managed by Murat Yakin. Vladimir Petkovic, the former Algeria coach, is now on the Swiss staff. No shortage of storylines.