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Argentina vs Switzerland: 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Preview

Argentina vs Switzerland: 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Preview
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Argentina and Switzerland will meet on Saturday at 10 p. m.

Brasília time in the final match of the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals. The winner advances to the semifinals.

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According to francesnews. com.

br, Argentina enters the match without any new absences.

Manager Lionel Scaloni has a full squad to choose from but is considering changes to his starting lineup.

Defensive adjustments are being evaluated, especially at fullback.

Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel are competing for the right-back position, while Nicolás Tagliafico and Facundo Medina are vying for the left-back spot.

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Argentina's projected lineup includes Dibu Martínez, Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Molina or Montiel, Tagliafico or Medina, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi, and Julián Álvarez.

Switzerland, meanwhile, faces a significant setback.

Young forward Johan Manzambi, a breakout player in the tournament, has been ruled out due to an injury sustained before the round of 16.

The Swiss are expected to field Yann Kobel, Denis Zakaria, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodríguez, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Ruben Vargas, Fabian Rieder, Dan Ndoye, and Breel Embolo.

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The match pits an experienced Argentine side captained by Lionel Messi against a Swiss team aiming to upset one of the tournament favorites.

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