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Argentina and Switzerland will compete for the last cup available in the semi-finals. © Studio Graphic France Media World
Lionel Messi’s side will be looking to continue their progress in a tournament that has seen them struggle with the incumbents in the direct relegation stage. Ahead of him will be a Swiss team that will not be able to count on its revelation from Johan Manzambi, who is sidelined due to injury. England’s opponents will advance from this clash to the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Essentials:
- Argentina will try to escape the pressure of the Round of 16 match against Egypt.
- Switzerland will be without the injured Johan Manzambi.
- The fight will take place in temperatures of 31 degrees Celsius at the Kansas City Stadium.
- The winner will compete for a place in the final against England, who earned their place with a 2-1 win over Norway.
- A win for Argentina will mark the first time in history that the semi-finals will be played between the top four players in the FIFA rankings.
Below are highlights from Argentina vs Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
07.12.2026 – 02:48
This is how another exit to the semi-finals was determined, for which the Argentines and the Swiss are claiming
Two goals from Jude Bellingham sealed England’s qualification against Norway in the hard rock state of Miami.
The winner of the match between the Argentines and the Swiss will compete with the British.
07.12.2026 – 02:34
Argentina warms up on the field at Arrowhead Stadium
The Albiceleste prepare to play at the Arrowhead Stadium, the same stadium where they beat Algeria 3-0 in the first game of the group stage thanks to a hat-trick from Lionel Messi.
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07.12.2026 – 02:23
Kansas City is gearing up for a duel between Argentina and Switzerland
Before the Kansas City Chiefs’ last quarterfinal game at Arrowhead Stadium, the temperature was 31 degrees and the humidity was 52%.
07.12.2026 – 02:22
Switzerland will play without Johan Manzambi and with just one option compared to the eleven that eliminated Colombia.
Switzerland will not be able to count on their attacking opening Johan Manzambi, who is injured and not even on the bench.
The only option would be for Djibril Sow to replace Ardon Jashiri at left winger.
07.12.2026 – 02:17
Argentina will take to the field with the same squad as Egypt.
Coach Lionel Scaloni will again play Leandro Paredes as a central midfielder, with Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez forming an attacking duo, again with Nicolas Tagliafico starting on the left flank.