Argentina and Switzerland set lineups for World Cup 2026 quarterfinal

Argentina and Switzerland meet in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on a pitch in Kansas City. Argentina, who defeated Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16, field an unchanged lineup from that victory. Lionel Scaloni kept the same eleven. Switzerland, meanwhile, advanced past Colombia via a penalty shootout. Murat Yakin has handed a starting spot to Cedric Sow, who will operate just behind the striker. The teams: Argentina: Emiliano Martínez – Molina, Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Tagliafico – De Paul, Mac Allister, Paredes, Enzo Fernández – Messi, Julián Álvarez. Subs: Musso, Rulli, Senesi, Montiel, Otamendi, Medina, Barco, Lo Celso, Palacios, Nico González, Almada, Simeone, Paz, López, Lautaro Martínez. Switzerland: Kobel – Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodríguez – Freuler, Xhaka – Rieder, Sow, Ndoye – Embolo. Subs: Mvogo, Keller, Muheim, Widmer, Dzemaili, Amenda, Jaquez, Jashari, Aebischer, Fassnacht, Rubén Vargas, Okafor, Amdouni, Itten. Kickoff is set for 04:00 Kyiv time.