Argentina prepares to face Switzerland in World Cup 2026 quarter‑final

Argentina and Switzerland are set to clash in the quarter‑final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Pre‑match analysis highlighted Argentina’s strong recent form, with Lionel Messi and other key players expected to start, while Switzerland’s disciplined defence was noted as their main strength. Betting odds from multiple sources favored Argentina, with a one‑goal handicap and odds of 1.5 for an Argentine win.

Ahead of kickoff, the Argentine squad honored the late football legend Antonio Rattín by wearing black armbands on their right sleeves, a tribute that also drew attention to the historic 1966 incident involving Rattín that led to the introduction of yellow‑ and red‑card signals.

Key players listed in the projected line‑ups included Messi, Julian Alvarez and Alejandro Garnacho for Argentina, and Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo for Switzerland.