Argentina and Switzerland clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to take on England in the semi-finals. The Albiceleste aim to extend their title defence, while Nati look to continue their historic tournament run after ending a decades-long knockout curse.
Official lineups for Argentina-Switzerland
Argentina: E. Martinez – N. Molina, C. Romero, L. Martinez, Tagliafico – Paredes, De Paul, Mac Allister, E. Fernandez – Messi (Cap.), Alvarez.
Switzerland: Kobel – D. Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, R. Rodriguez – Freuler, Xhaka (Cap.) – Ndoye, Rieder, R. Vargas – Embolo.
Albiceste’s starting XI
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Welcome to our live coverage of Argentina – Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals!
The defending champions face a resurgent Swiss side seeking their first semi-final berth.
Follow every moment as these two nations battle for a place in the final four!
Argentina survived two epic battles against Cape Verde and Egypt. The defending champions overcame these scares, with their experience and depth proving decisive. Lionel Messi’s side need to avoid the Nati trap to get to the semis and take on England.
Switzerland made their remarkable journey to the quarter-finals with Manzambi’s emergence as a World Cup star. The young forward combined with the Nati’s tactical discipline could prove crucial in overcoming a traditional powerhouse like Argentina.
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