Argentina will take on Switzerland in the final quarter-final of the World Cup this Sunday at Kansas City Stadium.
The defending champions have enjoyed a strong and high-scoring tournament so far, although there have been some recent concerns about their defensive solidity. Argentina comfortably topped Group J with convincing wins over Algeria (3-0), Austria (2-0), and Jordan (3-1).
The knockout rounds have not been as straightforward for Argentina as the group stage. They were pushed hard in back-to-back matches, edging past Cape Verde 3-2 in the round of 32 and Egypt by the same scoreline in the last 16. Against Egypt, Enzo Fernández scored a dramatic winner in the 90th minute to seal qualification.
Argentina team news
Argentina head into this quarter-final without any injury problems, with Scaloni confirming a fully fit squad. Cristian Romero is available and expected to partner Lisandro Martínez in central defence.
That said, after two physically demanding knockout matches, Scaloni is seriously considering making some tactical changes.
There could be rotations in the full-back positions and central midfield to keep the team fresh against a disciplined Swiss side.
Emiliano Martínez will start in goal, supported by a reliable back four. In midfield, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández, and Alexis Mac Allister are expected to provide balance and control.
In attack, Lionel Messi—currently the team’s top scorer with eight goals in the tournament—will lead the line alongside Lautaro Martínez as Argentina push for a semi-final place.
Argentina predicted lineup
Possible Argentina starting XI: E. Martínez; Molina, Romero, Li. Martínez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Fernández, Mac Allister; Messi, Lautaro Martínez
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 2am BST on Sunday, 12th July.
How to watch Argentina vs Switzerland?
UK viewers can watch the Argentina vs Switzerland quarter-final live and free on ITV1.
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