Argentina starting lineup vs Switzerland confirmed as Lionel Messi named for FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final
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La Albiceleste are unbeaten against Nati.
Led by Lionel Scaloni, the Argentina national football team are all set to be in action at the FIFA World Cup 2026. They are all set to battle it out against the Swiss national football team in their quarterfinal contest. The Kansas City Stadium will witness this high-stakes encounter.
Lionel Messi and company are coming in after securing an astonishing comeback win against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt. They were down by two goals and then scored three in return to secure a spot in the last 8. The Argentina national football team will be looking to seal their place in the semifinals. With a quality squad, they are always going to have a slight edge.
The Switzerland national football team have the toughest game of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in their hands. They will be up against the defending champions and the smallest of mistakes will surely cost them. They might not have a star-studded lineup, but some quality players in their squad are surely going to help them out.
Argentina’s lineup for their World Cup game against Switzerland
Argentina XI (4-1-3-2): Emiliano Martínez (GK); Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Leandro Paredes; Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez; Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez
Substitutes: Geronimo Rulli (GK), Juan Musso (GK), Gonzalo Montiel, Facundo Medina, Thiago Almada, Nicolas Otamendi, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Valentin Barco, Lautaro Martinez, Nicolas Paz, Nicolas Gonzalez, Giuliano Simeone, Jose Manuel Lopez, Marcos Senesi
Thoughts on the lineup
In the double striker setup, captain Lionel Messi will be alongside Julian Alvarez in the attacking front for the Argentina national football team. They have been doing a good job and will be looking to come up with another top performance.
Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez are going to be essential in the midfield. As always, Emiliano Martínez will be the goalkeeper.
Their backline will consist of Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez and Nicolas Tagliafico. They must not allow chances to the Swiss attack, or things can get tougher for them out there.
When and where is Argentina vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal?
This clash will take place at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
Where and how to watch live stream of FIFA World Cup 2026 in India?
Fans can tune into the Zee5 app and website to view all the games live.
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Dilpreet is a dedicated football writer with a keen eye for World Football. As a proud Real Madrid fan, we believe his work reflects the same ambition and precision. Since joining Khel Now in 2025, he has crafted stories beyond scores, diving into tactics, culture, and emotion. With a strong background in content writing, he blends clarity with creativity, always aiming to bring the beautiful game closer to readers.