Gregor Kobel heads Switzerland into World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina

Gregor Kobel Switzerland World Cup 2026 quarterfinal Argentina

Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, 28, kept a clean sheet for 120 minutes against Colombia and saved two penalties in the Round‑of‑16 shootout, propelling Switzerland to the 2026 World Cup quarter‑finals. The Dortmund first‑choice has played all 47 matches for his club this season, posting 15 clean sheets and a 72.4 % save rate, attracting interest from Premier League clubs.

Coach Murat Yakin praised Kobel as “special”, noting his mental preparation and calm communication with defenders. Ahead of the Kansas City clash with Argentina and Lionel Messi, Switzerland’s goalkeepers – Kobel, Yvon Mvogo and Marvin Keller – have been training with tennis balls to sharpen reflexes. Kobel’s rise from a youth striker to Switzerland’s first‑choice keeper follows a career that moved from Grasshopper and Hoffenheim to Borussia Dortmund for €15 million in 2021.

Switzerland will face Argentina in the quarter‑final, a match that could see Kobel once again tested by world‑class attackers.

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