
Argentina vs Switzerland confirmed lineups, team news, and prediction. Get the latest starting XI, formations, and betting odds for this World Cup clash.
Argentina vs Switzerland Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 12 July 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 02:00 UK time |
Venue | Kansas City Stadium |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Argentina and Switzerland have been confirmed.
Argentina Starting XI
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI: Emiliano Martínez, Nahuel Molina, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico, Cristian Romero, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi, Julián Alvarez
Substitutes: Exequiel Palacios, Giovani Lo Celso, Juan Musso, Gerónimo Rulli, Valentín Barco, Thiago Almada, Nico Paz, Gonzalo Montiel, Lautaro Martínez, Nico González, Marcos Senesi, José Manuel López, Giuliano Simeone, Facundo Medina, Nicolás Otamendi
Switzerland Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Gregor Kobel, Ricardo Rodríguez, Manuel Akanji, Denis Zakaria, Nico Elvedi, Remo Freuler, Djibril Sow, Fabian Rieder, Granit Xhaka, Dan Ndoye, Breel Embolo
Substitutes: Luca Jaquez, Noah Okafor, Silvan Widmer, Eray Cömert, Rubén Vargas, Marvin Keller, Michel Aebischer, Aurèle Amenda, Ardon Jashari, Zeki Amdouni, Christian Fassnacht, Miro Muheim, Yvon Mvogo, Cedric Itten
Argentina vs Switzerland Immediate Reaction
Argentina
Argentina setup in a 4-1-3-2 formation under the leadership of Lionel Messi and Julián Alvarez leading the attack. Leandro Paredes anchors the midfield behind a talented trio of Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, and Alexis Mac Allister, while Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martínez form the central defensive partnership.
Switzerland
Switzerland deploy a 4-2-3-1 structure with Breel Embolo spearheading the attack. Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler establish a robust double pivot in midfield, supporting the creative trio of Fabian Rieder, Djibril Sow, and Dan Ndoye behind the lone striker.
Argentina vs Switzerland Reactive Bet Builder
This custom bet builder selection is focused on Argentina securing a victory in this match. Key selections include Lionel Messi to score anytime and Lionel Messi to attempt over 3.5 shots during the game. To complete the bet builder, we back Argentina to score over 1.5 goals alongside the match result selection of an Argentina win.
Argentina vs Switzerland Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Argentina come into this World Cup clash with an exceptionally strong starting lineup, boasting elite firepower upfront led by Lionel Messi and a highly creative midfield engine. While Switzerland possess a resilient and experienced central midfield pair in Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler, they may find it difficult to withstand the relentless attacking waves from the South American champions. Argentina have demonstrated consistent goalscoring form in this tournament and look well-positioned to control the rhythm and secure a victory.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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