Argentina vs Switzerland — World Cup 2026 Group QF
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Argentina have won all five games, scoring 14, and Lionel Messi's 8 goals put him level with Kylian Mbappé at the top of the scoring charts. Switzerland are unbeaten and into their first quarter-final since 1954, after beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a 0-0 draw. The last World Cup meeting, the 2014 round of 16, ran until the 118th minute before Ángel Di María won it 1-0 for Argentina.
Single elimination: level after 90 minutes means extra time, then penalties. Argentina are the defending champions from 2022; Switzerland last reached a World Cup quarter-final in 1954, when they hosted the tournament.
Quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. The winner faces Norway or England in the semi-final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 15.
Switzerland have conceded 3 goals in five games; Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas have 3 apiece and Granit Xhaka 2 from midfield. Argentina, the defending champions, have scored exactly 3 goals in four of their five games.