10'
Argentina · Goal · Alexis Mac Allister
Argentina · Assist: Lionel Messi
Kickoff weather30°CPartly cloudy6 mph · 0% precip
Quarter-final2026-07-121:00 AM
3-1
FTKansas City StadiumKansas CityUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Argentina vs Switzerland. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read ARG controlling - 59% of the ball
ControlsPossession · ARG line7 event filters
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KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
105'
120'
44'
Switzerland · Yellow card · Breel Embolo
45+1'
Match · Added time · +4'
67'
⚽Switzerland · Goal · Dan Ndoye
Switzerland · Assist: Ricardo Rodriguez
72'
Switzerland · Red card · Breel Embolo
Switzerland
78'
Argentina · Nicolás González on for Nicolás Tagliafico
Argentina
85'
Argentina · Gonzalo Montiel on for Nahuel Molina
85'
Argentina · Lautaro Martínez on for Rodrigo De Paul
86'
Switzerland · Silvan Widmer on for Djibril Sow
86'
Switzerland · Zeki Amdouni on for Dan Ndoye
86'
Switzerland · Miro Muheim on for Fabian Rieder
90+1'
Match · Added time · +9'
90+5'
Switzerland · Eray Cömert on for Ricardo Rodriguez
91'
Argentina · Thiago Almada on for Enzo Fernández
96'
Switzerland · Ardon Jashari on for Denis Zakaria
97'
Argentina · Yellow card · Thiago Almada
98'
Argentina · Yellow card · Lautaro Martínez
105+1'
Match · Added time · +1'
106'
Argentina · Nicolás Otamendi on for Cristian Romero
110'
Argentina · José Manuel López on for Leandro Paredes
112'
⚽Argentina · Goal · Julián Alvarez
Assist: José Manuel López
114'
Argentina · Yellow card · José Manuel López
115'
Switzerland · Rubén Vargas on for Remo Freuler
120+1'
Match · Added time · +4'
Match
120+1'
⚽Argentina · Goal · Lautaro Martínez
Argentina
25 of 172 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = ARG share, mirror of SUI
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerLionel ScaloniManagerMurat Yakin
ARG
SUI
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
Argentina enters this fixture as the higher-rated side with a dominant historical record against Switzerland. While Switzerland has proven difficult to break down in previous encounters, Argentina's superior Elo rating and perfect recent form provide them with a clear competitive edge. The Swiss will look to replicate their disciplined defensive block, which has historically forced Argentina into late-game heroics.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
ARGFavourite
2158SUIChallenger
1979How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalFinalWinnerTBD
The rivalry · last 5
ARG 3
2 draws
ARG 3 wins2 drawsSUI 0 wins
+-Recent meetings5 matches
2014FIFA World CupARG 1-0 SUIARG
2012FriendlyARG 3-1 SUIARG
2007FriendlyARG 1-1 SUIdraw
1990FriendlyARG 1-1 SUIdraw
1984FriendlyARG 2-0 SUIARG
P2 · What kind of game
defending gap
What kind of game?
Argentina enters this match with a measurable advantage in defensive resistance and overall threat profile. While both sides favor possession-based play, Argentina's superior defensive metrics suggest they may be better equipped to control the tempo and limit Switzerland's scoring opportunities.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
ARGSUI
| Axis | ARG | SUI |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 64.7% | 59.7% |
| Defending | 6.4 resistance | 5.2 resistance |
| Set pieces | 28.8% | 25.0% |
| Threat | 1.86 xG/match | 1.56 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The central corridor remains the primary focal point for both sides. With over 75% of attacking activity concentrated centrally, the match will likely hinge on midfield control. Switzerland may look to exploit the right wing, where Argentina has shown a slight vulnerability to channel pressure.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
system-led
Who to watch
Both Argentina and Switzerland rely on high-frequency box pressure and controlled possession to dictate the match. The game will likely hinge on whether either side can sustain these system-led rhythms without leaving themselves vulnerable to counter-attacks during defensive transitions.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Argentinasystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
ARG are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession92th
ARG are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.
Switzerlandsystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
SUI are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession85th
SUI are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.