​Argentina will face Switzerland in the final quarter-final of the World Cup this Sunday at Kansas City Stadium. The defending champions have enjoyed a strong, high-scoring campaign so far, though there have been some recent concerns about their defensive solidity. Argentina dominated Group J with convincing victories over Algeria (3-0), Austria (2-0), and Jordan (3-1).
The path through the knockout rounds has not been as smooth as the group stage. They endured pressure in consecutive rounds, narrowly defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in the round of 32 and Egypt by the same scoreline in the last-16. In the Egypt clash, Enzo Fernández delivered a dramatic 90th-minute winner to seal progression.
Heading into this quarter-final, Argentina are free of injury concerns, with coach Lionel Scaloni confirming a fully fit squad. Cristian Romero is available and expected to partner Lisandro Martínez in central defence. However, after two physically demanding knockout matches, Scaloni is actively weighing tactical adjustments to keep the team fresh against a well-organised Swiss side. There could be rotations in the full-back positions and in central midfield.
Emiliano Martínez will start in goal, protected by a dependable back four. In midfield, the quartet of Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández, and Alexis Mac Allister is anticipated to provide balance and control. In attack, Lionel Messi—the tournament’s leading scorer with eight goals—will spearhead the attack alongside Lautaro Martínez as Argentina push to reach the semi-finals.
Possible Argentina starting XI: E. Martínez; Molina, Romero, Li. Martínez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Fernández, Mac Allister; Messi, Lautaro Martínez.
The match is set to kick off at 2am BST on Sunday, 12 July. UK viewers can watch Argentina vs Switzerland live and free on ITV1.
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