Result Argentina - Switzerland, Saturday, 11 July 2026, World Cup Quarterfinals

Argentina defeated Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, July 11, 2026.   In a remarkable turn of events, Argentina has made it to the World Cup semifinals, where they will take on England on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. The match promises to be filled with excitement.

The match went into extra time with a score of 1-1. Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister scored first in the 10th minute, but Switzerland's Dan Ndoye leveled the game in the 67th minute.  In a thrilling conclusion, Julián Alvarez netted the decisive goal for Argentina in the 112th minute. Then, in the 121st minute, Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a third goal to secure the win.

Switzerland was down to 10 players starting from the 72nd minute. Striker Breel Embolo received a red card in the second half of the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina after a VAR review resulted in a second yellow card for simulation. This incident took place in the 72nd minute when Leandro Paredes seemed to catch Embolo's heel. Initially, referee Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro issued a yellow card to Paredes for the foul.

The match includes 6 players from Serie A. For Argentina:  Inter forward Lautaro Martínez entered the game in the 85th minute and netted a goal in the 121st minute, securing the win. Como_1907 forward Nico Paz was named as a substitute. For Switzerland:  Inter defender Manuel Akanji played the full match. BolognaFC midfielder Remo Freuler was on the field until the 115th minute before being substituted by Ruben Vargas.  AC Milan midfielder Ardon Jashari came on in the 96th minute, taking the place of Denis Zakaria. PisaSC midfielder Michel Aebischer (Serie B) was listed as a substitute.

Argentina enters the match after a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt, while Switzerland eliminated Colombia on penalties.



 

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The reigning champions, Argentina, previously faced Switzerland in the Round of 16 during the 2014 World Cup, where Argentina triumphed 1-0 in extra time. Historically, Argentina has the upper hand in this matchup; out of seven encounters, Argentina has secured five victories and drawn two, while Switzerland is still in search of their first win against the South American team.

 

FIFA Ranking

Argentina is currently ranked 2nd in the world, whereas Switzerland holds the 14th position.

 

How did they reach the Quarterfinals?

Argentina, the defending champions, faced a tough challenge against Egypt in the Round of 16, initially trailing 2-0. However, a remarkable turnaround in just 11 minutes led to a 3-2 victory for the Albiceleste, with goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi (who scored his tournament-leading eighth goal), and Enzo Fernández.

Switzerland achieved their historic quarterfinal spot through strong defensive play against Colombia in Vancouver, managing to hold a scoreless 0-0 draw after extra time. In the ensuing penalty shootout, goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made a vital save against Colombia's Cucho Hernández, and Davinson Sánchez's shot hit the crossbar, resulting in a 4-3 penalty win.

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👉   Serie A players called up for  🇦🇷    the Argentina National team:

• Inter forward Lautaro Martinez.


• Como forward Nico Paz.

 

✅   Serie A players called up for 🇨🇭 Switzerland National team for the World Cup 2026:

• Inter defender Manuel Akanji


• Pisa midfielder Michel Aebischer (Serie B)


• Bologna midfielder Remo Freuler


• AC Milan midfielder Ardon Jashari

 















 

🇦🇷 Argentina 1 - 1 Switzerland 🇨🇭

⚽️ Switzerland leveled the score in the 67th minute. Goal by Dan Ndoye! The former Bologna player received the ball wide on the left, drove towards the box, and exchanged passes with Ricardo Rodríguez, who returned the ball to him. Ndoye cut back onto his right foot and, with a precise low shot, beat Emiliano Martínez.



 





 

🇦🇷 Argentina 1 - 1 Switzerland 🇨🇭

🟥 Red Card: In the 72nd minute, Breel Embolo receives a second yellow card and is sent off! Initially, the referee cautioned Paredes for an alleged foul on the Swiss forward, but after a VAR review, he changed his mind, recognizing a clear simulation by Embolo and issuing him a second yellow card. Switzerland is now down to ten players.



 



 



 

🇦🇷 Argentina 3 - 1 Switzerland 🇨🇭

⚽️ In the 121st minute, Lautaro Martínez scores! A lightning-fast counterattack from Argentina, led by Almada, sees him face off against goalkeeper Kobel but unable to get past him. However, the ball lands at the penalty spot, where Inter's Lautaro Martínez sends it into the bottom right corner.





 

   Argentina World Cup 2026 Squad:

• Goalkeepers: Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid), Geronimo Rulli (Marseille), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa).


• Defenders: Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (Marseille), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid).


• Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Rodrigo de Paul (Inter Miami), Valentin Barco (Strasbourg), Giovani lo Celso (Real Betis), Ezequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea).


• Forwards: Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Nico Paz (Como), Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras), Lautaro Martinez (Inter)

   Switzerland World Cup 2026 Squad:

• Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller (Young Boys), Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Yvon Mvogo (Lorient)


• Defenders: Manuel Akanji (Inter), Aurele Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Eray Comert (Valencia), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Luca Jaquez (VfB Stuttgart), Miro Muheim (Hamburg), Ricardo Rodriguez (Real Betis), Silvan Widmer (Mainz)


• Midfielders: Michel Aebischer (Pisa), Christian Fassnacht (Young Boys), Remo Freuler (Bologna), Ardon Jashari (AC Milan), Johan Manzambi (Freiburg), Fabian Rieder (Augsburg), Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas (both Sevilla), Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Denis Zakaria (Monaco)


• Forwards: Zeki Amdouni (Burnley), Breel Embolo (Stade Rennais), Cedric Itten (Fortuna Dusseldorf), Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest), Noah Okafor (Leeds United)

 

The Arrowhead Stadium is set for Argentina vs Switzerland

 



 



 

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🇦🇷  Argentina - Switzerland 🇨🇭

Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026
Location: Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, Missouri.
Time: 9:00 PM Eastern Time (6:00 PM Pacific Time)

Referee: João Pedro da Silva Pinheiro POR
Assistant Referee 1: Bruno Miguel Alves de Jesus POR
Assistant Referee 2: Luciano António Gomes Maia POR
Fourth Official: Drew Fischer CAN
Reserve AR: Michael Barwegen CAN
Video Assistant Referee: Guillermo Pacheco MEX
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Juan Lara CHI
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Marco Di Bello ITA
Standby Video Assistant Referee: Bram Van Driessche BEL
Standby Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Willy Delajod FRA

⚽️   Goals:   10' Alexis Mac Allister (A), 67' Dan Ndoye (S), 112' Julián Álvarez (A), 121' Lautaro Martínez (A)

🟨   Yellow Cards:  45' Breel Embolo (S), 97' Thiago Almada (A), 98' Lautaro Martínez (A)

Red Card:  77' Breel Embolo (S)

✅    Official lineups - Tabellino:



 

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