Argentina Vs Switzerland Predicted Starting XIs For FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal Match

Published 11 July 2026 · sports

Argentina Vs Switzerland Predicted Starting XIs For FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal Match Published By, Last Updated: July 11, 2026, 14:01 IST Argentina faces Switzerland in

Argentina Vs Switzerland Predicted Starting XIs For FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal Match Published By, Last Updated: July 11, 2026, 14:01 IST Argentina faces Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal. Argentina has no injury concerns, while Switzerland's Johan Manzambi is a doubt. Both Switzerland and Argentina face selection issues ahead of the high-octane quarter-final. (AP) Defending champions Argentina take on a disciplined Switzerland side in the final quarterfinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday. Lionel Scaloni’s side have negotiated the knockout rounds the hard way — needing extra time to beat Cape Verde and producing a stunning comeback from 2-0 down with 11 minutes left to beat Egypt 3-2 in the last 16, with Enzo Fernandez netting a 90th-minute winner.

Despite those scares, Argentina have no injury concerns and Scaloni has a fully fit squad at his disposal. Scaloni has a few key selection decisions ahead of the clash. He must choose between Julián Álvarez’s relentless pressing and Lautaro Martínez’s physicality alongside Lionel Messi. Martínez’s chances are boosted by his two-assist cameo against Egypt. Nicolás Tagliafico and Facundo Medina are vying for the left-back role, while Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel compete at right-back, though Montiel is one booking away from suspension. In midfield, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, and Leandro Paredes are expected to retain their places. Switzerland’s biggest selection concern revolves around star forward Johan Manzambi, who has three goals to his name but is facing a race against time to recover from a knee injury that forced him off in the Round of 16.

Michel Aebischer and Luca Jaquez also remain sidelined. Murat Yakin’s side have not been behind at any point across their entire 2026 World Cup campaign — including qualifiers — making them arguably the most disciplined defensive unit remaining in the tournament. The Swiss have never beaten Argentina in seven all-time meetings, however, losing 2-0 in the 1966 group stage and 1-0 in the 2014 Round of 16. Predicted Starting XIs For ARG Vs SUI Argentina Predicted Starting XI: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez Switzerland Predicted Starting XI: Gregor Kobel; Denis Zakaria, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodríguez; Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka; Dan Ndoye, Ardon Jashari, Ruben Vargas; Breel Embolo News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: July 11, 2026, 14:01 IST News sports football Argentina Vs Switzerland Predicted Starting XIs For FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal Match Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.