Argentina will look to keep their World Cup title defence alive when they face Switzerland in Saturday’s quarter-final in Kansas City.
Lionel Scaloni’s men produced a stunning comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in the last 16 after trailing by two goals with just 11 minutes remaining. Goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez sealed a dramatic turnaround and extended Argentina’s winning streak to 12 matches.
Switzerland have quietly impressed throughout the tournament, topping Group B before edging past Algeria and then defeating Colombia on penalties. Murat Yakin’s disciplined side remain unbeaten and have yet to trail in any match during their World Cup campaign.
History favours Argentina, who have never lost to Switzerland in seven previous meetings and have won both of their previous World Cup encounters. However, the Swiss defence has been one of the tournament’s toughest to break down, setting up a fascinating contest.
Team News
Argentina have no fresh injury concerns, with Messi leading the attack after scoring eight tournament goals. Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez compete for a starting role alongside the captain.
Switzerland are monitoring Michel Aebischer, Luca Jaquez and Johan Manzambi, while Ardon Jashari could keep his place after impressing against Colombia.
Possible Lineups
Argentina possible starting lineup:
E. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, La. Martinez
Switzerland possible starting lineup:
Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Jashari, Xhaka, Freuler; Ndoye, Embolo, Vargas
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | SuperSport |
| Live Stream | DSTV stream |
| Kick-off Time | 02:00 (WAT) |
Match Prediction
Softffootball predicts Argentina 2-1 Switzerland.
