Argentina 3-1 Switzerland: Argentina wins
Argentina entered the World Cup quarter-finals with a five-game winning streak, while Switzerland were unbeaten in their last five matches, with three wins.
- 0'The match has started.
Argentina hosts Switzerland.
- 10'GOAL! Argentina (1-0)
10th minute:A. Mac Allister(Argentina) scored (assist: L. Messi). Score: 1 - 0.
- 13'A stalemate
Possession: Argentina 45% - 55% Switzerland, shots 2 - 2 (1 on target), corners 2 - 0; fouls 1 - 2.
- 25'A stalemate
Possession: Argentina 48% - 52% Switzerland, shots 3 - 3 (on target 1 - 1), corners 2 - 0; offsides 1 - 0, fouls 2 - 5, saves 1 - 0.
- 38'A stalemate
Possession: Argentina 44% - 56% Switzerland, shots 3 - 3 (on target 1 - 1), corners 2 - 1; offsides 1 - 0, fouls 4 - 8, saves 1 - 0.
- 44'Yellow card
44th minute: B. Embolo (Switzerland) receives a yellow card (Roughing).
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 50'A stalemate
Possession: Argentina 44% - 56% Switzerland, shots 3 - 4 (on target 1 - 1), corners 2 - 1; offsides 1 - 1, fouls 8 - 12, saves 1 - 0.
- 62'Open and friendly
Possession: Argentina 47% - 53% Switzerland, shots 6 - 6 (1 - 2 on target), corners 3 - 1; offsides 1 - 2, fouls 8 - 13, saves 1 - 0.
- 67'GOAL! Switzerland (1-1)
67th minute:D. Ndoye(Switzerland) scored (assist: R. Rodriguez). Score: 1 - 1.
- 72'Yellow card
72nd minute: B. Embolo (Switzerland) receives a yellow card (Diving).
- 72'Red card
72nd minute: B. Embolo (Switzerland) receives a red card (Diving).
- 74'Open and friendly
Possession: Argentina 47% - 53% Switzerland, Shots 5 - 9 (1 - 5 on target), Corner kicks 3 - 2; Offsides 1 - 2, Fouls 8 - 15, Saves 4 - 0.
- 78'Substitution
78th minute (Argentina): N. Gonzalez comes on to replace N. Tagliafico.
- 85'Substitution
85th minute (Argentina): L. Martinez comes on to replace R. de Paul.
- 85'Substitution
85th minute (Argentina): G. Montiel comes on to replace N. Molina.
- 86'Substitution
86th minute (Switzerland): S. Widmer comes on to replace D. Sow.
- 86'Substitution
86th minute (Switzerland): Z. Amdouni comes on to replace D. Ndoye.
- 86'Substitution
86th minute (Switzerland): M. Muheim comes on to replace F. Rieder.
- 86'Open and friendly
Possession: Argentina 49% - 51% Switzerland, Shots 5 - 9 (1 - 5 on target), Corner kicks 3 - 2; Offsides 3 - 2, Fouls 9 - 15, Saves 4 - 0.
- 90+5'Substitution
90+5th minute (Switzerland): E. Comert comes on to replace R. Rodriguez.
- 91'Extra time
The match went into extra time.
- 91'Substitution
91st minute (Argentina): T. Almada comes on to replace E. Fernandez.
- 96'Substitution
96th minute (Switzerland): A. Jashari comes on to replace D. Zakaria.
- 97'Yellow card
97th minute: T. Almada (Argentina) receives a yellow card (Holding).
- 98'Yellow card
98th minute: L. Martinez (Argentina) receives a yellow card (Tripping).
- 99'Open and friendly
Possession: Argentina 57% - 43% Switzerland, shots 14 - 9 (3 - 5 on target), corners 6 - 2; offsides 3 - 2, fouls 11 - 15, saves 4 - 2.
- 106'Substitution
106th minute (Argentina): N. Otamendi comes on to replace C. Romero.
- 110'Substitution
110th minute (Argentina): J. Lopez comes on to replace L. Paredes.
- 111'Argentina dominates the game.
Possession: Argentina 60% - 40% Switzerland, shots 17 - 11 (3 - 5 on target), corners 7 - 2; offsides 3 - 2, fouls 13 - 17, saves 4 - 2.
- 112'GOAL! Argentina (2-1)
112th minute:J. Alvarez(Argentina) scored (assist: J. Lopez). Score: 2 - 1.
- 114'Yellow card
114th minute: J. Lopez (Argentina) receives a yellow card (Unsportsmanlike conduct).
- 115'Substitution
115th minute (Switzerland): R. Vargas comes on to replace R. Freuler.
- 120+1'GOAL! Argentina (3-1)
Minute 120+1:L. Martinez(Argentina) scored. The score is 3-1.
- 123'Argentina dominates the game.
Possession: Argentina 59% - 41% Switzerland, shots 21 - 11 (6 - 5 on target), corners 8 - 2; offsides 4 - 2, fouls 14 - 18, saves 4 - 4.
- KTFinal score: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland
The match ended with a score of 3-1.
Updated at 10:44 AM on July 12, 2026
Team lineup updated at 07:32 on 12/07/2026
Official lineup
Hero
Diagram: 4-1-3-2
CoachLionel Scaloni
Starting lineup:
- 23. Emiliano Martínez (G)
- 26. Nahuel Molina (D)
- 13. Cristian Romero (D)
- 6. Lisandro Martínez (D)
- 3. Nicolás Tagliafico (D)
- 5. Leandro Paredes (M)
- 7. Rodrigo De Paul (M)
- 20. Alexis Mac Allister (M)
- 24. Enzo Fernández (M)
- 10. Lionel Messi (F)
- 9. Julián Alvarez (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Juan Musso
- 12. Gerónimo Rulli
- 2. Marcos Senesi
- 4. Gonzalo Montiel
- 19. Nicolás Otamendi
- 25. Facundo Medina
- 8. Valentín Barco
- 11. Giovani Lo Celso
- 14. Exequiel Palacios
- 15. Nicolás González
- 16. Thiago Almada
- 17. Giuliano Simeone
- 18. Nico Paz
- 21. José Manuel López
- 22. Lautaro Martínez
Switzerland
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachMurat Yakin
Starting lineup:
- 1. Gregor Kobel (G)
- 6. Denis Zakaria (D)
- 4. Nico Elvedi (D)
- 5. Manuel Akanji (D)
- 13. Ricardo Rodríguez (D)
- 8. Remo Freuler (M)
- 10. Granit Xhaka (M)
- 22. Fabian Rieder (M)
- 15. Djibril Sow (M)
- 11. Dan Ndoye (M)
- 7. Breel Embolo (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. Yvon Mvogo
- 21. Marvin Keller
- 18. Eray Cömert
- 24. Aurèle Amenda
- 25. Luca Jacques
- 2. Miro Muheim
- 3. Silvan Widmer
- 14. Ardon Jashari
- 20. Michel Aebischer
- 16. Christian Fassnacht
- 17. Rubén Vargas
- 19. Noah Okafor
- 23. Zeki Amdouni
- 26. Cédric Itten
Match information
Argentina will face Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals, a knockout round where the winner advances and the loser is eliminated. The match will take place at 08:00 on July 12, 2026, at Arrowhead Stadium.
This is a neutral venue within the framework of a centralized tournament. Therefore, neither team has the home advantage, home crowd support, or familiar playing conditions.
Argentina maintains its unbeaten streak.
Argentina currently boasts the most impressive recent form of the two teams. They have won all five of their last matches, demonstrating remarkable consistency ahead of this crucial game.
The winning streak has given Argentina a positive psychological foundation. More importantly, consistently achieving good results has helped the team maintain their rhythm and enter the quarter-finals with confidence. However, the knockout stage doesn't allow for corrections, so form before the match is only part of the equation.
Switzerland has stability but lacks a winning streak.
Switzerland are unbeaten in their last five matches, with three wins and two draws. This record shows the team's ability to maintain consistent results, although they haven't achieved a winning streak like Argentina.
The two draws in this series also showed that Switzerland often maintains balance when unable to overwhelm their opponents. In a quarter-final match, the ability to control risk can become a crucial factor, especially when every mistake could end their journey in the tournament.
The odds are tilted in Argentina's favor.
In their most recent head-to-head encounters, Argentina won, while Switzerland failed to secure a victory. This trend gives Argentina an advantage, but the head-to-head record shouldn't be considered a guarantee of the upcoming result.
In fact, a knockout match on a neutral ground presents a different context. Both teams will have to adapt to the pressure of the quarter-finals, rather than relying solely on what has happened before.
A battle of initiative and the ability to maintain balance.
Without a home team, the match will likely be decided by how both sides distribute their risks. Argentina has a basis for being more proactive thanks to their five-game winning streak, but pushing forward also requires tight control to avoid creating gaps.
Meanwhile, Switzerland may prioritize maintaining their formation and waiting for the right moment to shift their approach. Their five-match unbeaten streak shows they are not easily defeated, so Argentina will need patience rather than rushing to break down their defense.
The key lies in the ability to translate their current form advantage into clear opportunities. Argentina needs to demonstrate that their winning streak not only builds confidence but also helps them handle tense moments effectively. Switzerland, conversely, must leverage their stability to disrupt the pace their opponents desire.
Pre-match analysis
Argentina is considered to be in better form, having won all 5 of their last matches, and also has an advantage from their most recent head-to-head record. Switzerland remains a noteworthy opponent thanks to their unbeaten streak of 3 wins and 2 draws.
Given the knockout nature of the game, it could be decided by patience, discipline, and quality of play at crucial moments. Argentina has the momentum from their winning streak, while Switzerland possesses a stable foundation to create a balanced match. The outcome will depend on which team makes better use of the opportunities that arise in this match played on a neutral ground.
Head-to-head history (last 5 matches)
- July 1, 2014: Argentina 1 - 0 Switzerland
Argentina's recent form
- 07/07/2026: Argentina 3-2 Egypt (Winner)
- July 4, 2026: Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (Win)
- June 28, 2026: Jordan 1-3 Argentina (Winner)
- June 23, 2026: Argentina 2-0 Austria (Winner)
- June 17, 2026: Argentina 3-0 Algeria (Winner)
Switzerland's recent form
- 08/07/2026: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (Draw)
- 03/07/2026: Switzerland 2-0 Algeria (Winner)
- June 25, 2026: Switzerland 2-1 Canada (Winner)
- June 19, 2026: Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina (Winner)
- June 14, 2026: Qatar 1-1 Switzerland (Draw)
Rankings
| Team | Location | Point | form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 7 | WWWWD |
Team form and statistics
Hero
Form in the last 5 matches:WWWW
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 5
- Wins: 5
- Draw: 0
- Losses: 0
Goal:
- Scored: 14 goals (Average: 2.8 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 5 (Average: 1.0 goal/match)
Switzerland
Form in the last 5 matches:DWWWD
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 5
- Wins: 3
- Draw: 2
- Losses: 0
Goal:
- Scored: 9 goals (Average: 1.8 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 3 (Average: 0.6 goals/match)
Force situation
Female:No injury information available.
Switzerland
- L. Jaquez: Muscle Bruise (Missing Fixture)
- M. Aebischer: Muscle Bruise (Missing Fixture)
Predicted lineup
Predictions and odds
Predicted winner:Hero
Win or draw
Predicted odds:
- Argentina wins: 45%
- Draw: 45%
- Switzerland wins: 10%
Predicted number of goals:
- Argentina: -3.5 goals
- Switzerland: -2.5 goals
Advice:Double chance : Argentina or draw
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
