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Argentina-Switzerland live: Defending champions face Swiss underdogs for semi-finals spot

Argentina-Switzerland live: Defending champions face Swiss underdogs for semi-finals spot
France 24 Sunday 12 July 2026, 00:35 UTC By Mehdi BOUZOUINA 1 min read
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Argentina-Switzerland live: Defending champions face Swiss underdogs for semi-finals spot 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,...

Argentina-Switzerland live: Defending champions face Swiss underdogs for semi-finals spot 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. 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.
Argentina (LOCATION) Switzerland (LOCATION) Swiss (ORG) the World Cup (EVENT) England (LOCATION) Albiceleste (PERSON) Nati (PERSON) E. Martinez - N. Molina (PERSON) C. Romero (PERSON) L. Martinez (PERSON) Tagliafico - Paredes (PERSON) De Paul (PERSON) Mac Allister (PERSON) E. Fernandez - Messi (PERSON) Cap (PERSON)
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