Two nations chasing World Cup glory will do battle today in a match between Argentina and Belgium. The 2014 World Cup quarterfinal match scheduled for 12 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia and can be live streamed here free. A free Spanish language stream of the match can be found here. Free radio coverage here. Additional TV coverage can be found on ABC, Univision and ESPN Deportes.
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Belgium enters today's match with an opportunity to make history. The small European nation is just one step from returning to the semifinals for the first time since 1986. Head coach Marc Wilmots is urging his players to brace the occasion, not succumb to it.
"We've studied their [Argentina] tactics and we'll stick to our style. We won't just defend," said the former Belgian midfielder, who played at three World Cups (via FIFA). "We play compact football and we don't leave a lot of space. We have to attack and defend together.
"It's all a matter of balance between attack and defense, but it's a quarterfinal," he added. "We can write history. The players know this and we're going to play our own game."
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Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: The moment cannot fall squarely on the shoulders of Lionel Messi for Argentina. The talismanic No. 10 will need support from his teammates, namely Gonzalo Higuain. The 26-year-old striker enters todays match with zero goals and just one assist.
Argentina's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Romero; Basanta, Fernández, Garay, Zabaleta; Maria, Mascherano, Gago; Lavezzi, Mess, Maria; Higuain
Belgium's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Vertonghen, Kompany, Buyten, Alderweireld; Witsel, Fellaini; Hazard, Bruyne, Mertins; Lukaku
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