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Argentina vs Switzerland — Predicted Lineups & Prediction

🗓️ Sunday, 12 July 2026 at 01:00 UTC📍 Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Full timeArgentina 3 - 1 (AET) Switzerland

Argentina 3 - 1 (AET) Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Quarter-Final). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (4-4-2 vs 3-5-2), key players including Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi and Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.

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Road to the Quarter-Final

  • Argentina enters the Quarter-Final after a 1 - 0 (AET) loss to Spain in the Final.
  • Switzerland enters the Quarter-Final after a 0 - 0 loss to Colombia in the Round of 16.

Argentina vs Switzerland Confirmed Starting XI

✅ Official starting XIs confirmed · updated 12 Jul, 00:01 UTC
Argentina
4-4-2
GK
Martínez
DEF
Tagliafico
DEF
Martínez
DEF
Romero
DEF
Molina
CM
Paredes
CM
De Paul
CM
Mac Allister
CM
Fernández
FW
Álvarez
FW
Messi
Confirmed starting XI · tap a player for their profile
Switzerland
3-5-2
GK
Kobel
DEF
Elvedi
DEF
Akanji
DEF
Rodríguez
CM
Zakaria
CM
Freuler
CM
Xhaka
CM
Sow
CM
Rieder
FW
Embolo
FW
Ndoye
Confirmed starting XI · tap a player for their profile

Confirmed starting XIs from official team sheets. Updated automatically when lineups are announced.

Argentina confirmed XI (4-4-2)
GK: Emiliano Martínez
Defence: Nicolás Tagliafico, Lisandro Martínez, Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina
Midfield: Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández
Attack: Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi
Switzerland confirmed XI (3-5-2)
GK: Gregor Kobel
Defence: Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodríguez
Midfield: Denis Zakaria, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Djibril Sow, Fabian Rieder
Attack: Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye

Argentina vs Switzerland Prediction

Argentina edge in as slight favourites against Switzerland, but the margins are fine. Argentina's biggest threat runs through Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi, while Switzerland will pin their hopes on Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye. It is the quarter-final — win or go home. The match is staged at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.

Tactical matchup

Argentina line up in a 4-3-3, Switzerland in a 3-5-2. Argentina will expect the bulk of possession and the task of breaking down a compact block, while Switzerland are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye on the counter. Whether Rodrigo De Paul and Alexis Mac Allister can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. In a knockout tie the first goal and set pieces carry outsized weight, with caution often trumping early ambition.

Key players to watch

  • Argentina: Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi, Nico González — 4-3-3 formation
  • Switzerland: Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, Denis Zakaria — 3-5-2 formation
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FAQ

What is the confirmed lineup for Argentina vs Switzerland?
Official starting XIs for Argentina vs Switzerland are confirmed and shown above — Argentina (4-4-2) and Switzerland (3-5-2). Updated automatically from official team sheets.
What is the predicted lineup for Argentina vs Switzerland?
Argentina are predicted to start in a 4-3-3, with Switzerland in a 3-5-2. Both full predicted XIs are on this page.
What is the Argentina vs Switzerland starting 11?
Our predicted starting 11 for Argentina vs Switzerland: Argentina (4-3-3) and Switzerland (3-5-2). See the full predicted lineups above, including Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi for Argentina and Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye for Switzerland.
What is the Argentina vs Switzerland predicted starting XI?
The predicted starting XI for Argentina vs Switzerland at World Cup 2026 is shown above in formation view and as a full squad list. Argentina in 4-3-3; Switzerland in 3-5-2. Official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
What are the Argentina national football team vs Switzerland national football team lineups?
Confirmed starting XIs: Argentina national football team (4-4-2) vs Switzerland national football team (3-5-2). Full lineups for both teams are shown above.
What was the Argentina vs Switzerland score?
Argentina 3 - 1 (AET) Switzerland in the Quarter-Final. Full-time result, lineups and analysis are on this page.
When do Argentina and Switzerland play?
Argentina vs Switzerland kicks off Sunday, 12 July 2026 at 01:00 UTC at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City.
What time does Argentina vs Switzerland kick off?
Argentina vs Switzerland kicks off Sunday, 12 July 2026 at 01:00 UTC at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. Lineups are usually confirmed about one hour before the start.
Where is Argentina vs Switzerland being played?
Argentina vs Switzerland is at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (Quarter-Final, FIFA World Cup 2026). Kick-off Sunday, 12 July 2026 at 01:00 UTC.
Who are the key players in Argentina vs Switzerland?
Watch Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi for Argentina, and Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye for Switzerland. The full predicted starting XIs are listed above.
What formation will Argentina play against Switzerland?
Argentina are predicted in a 4-3-3 and Switzerland in a 3-5-2, based on recent setups. Final shapes can change with confirmed team news an hour before kick-off.
Will Messi start for Argentina against Switzerland?
Our predicted XI includes Lionel Messi for Argentina in a 4-3-3. Official starting lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off on FootballDream.
Which World Cup 2026 round is Argentina vs Switzerland?
Argentina vs Switzerland is a Quarter-Final fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The winner advances; losers are eliminated.
Is Argentina vs Switzerland a knockout match?
Yes — Argentina vs Switzerland is a World Cup 2026 knockout tie (Quarter-Final). The winner advances; if the score is level after 90 minutes, the match goes to extra time and penalties if needed.
Have the Argentina vs Switzerland lineups been confirmed?
Yes — official starting XIs for Argentina vs Switzerland are confirmed and displayed on this page. They update automatically when team sheets are published.
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