Argentina vs Switzerland preview

2026 World Cup, World
Kansas City Stadium Sun, 12 Jul - 1:00 AM
World Cup
Argentina ARG
3 1
Switzerland SUI
Full Time: After Extra Time Sun, 12 Jul 1:00 AM
Quarter Finals
Alexis Mac Allister - 10'
Julián Álvarez - 112'
Lautaro Martínez - 120+1'
Goal
|
Goal
Dan Ndoye - 67'
|
Second yellow card Breel Embolo 72'

CONTEXT

Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in a match that saw the home side lead 1-0 at halftime. Argentina controlled 59 percent of possession and created 1.9 expected goals while limiting Switzerland to 0.59. A red card to Switzerland altered the flow after the break and contributed to Argentina adding two more goals. The stronger team delivered a result consistent with its underlying metrics despite the numerical advantage emerging late. Switzerland remained competitive until the dismissal but could not recover from the deficit. The final score reflected both teams' overall contributions across the ninety minutes.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland. Argentina showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match performance indicators.
  • xG alignment: The outcome proved consistent with the 1.31 expected goals differential.
  • Market alignment: The result stayed aligned with market expectations throughout.
  • xG expectations: Argentina posted 1.9 expected goals against Switzerland's 0.59.
  • Event impact: The red card to Switzerland shaped second half adjustments.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion influenced the match after the dismissal.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
J. Silva Pinheiro
J. Silva Pinheiro
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
B. Alves Jesus
B. Alves Jesus
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
L. Gomes Maia
L. Gomes Maia
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Fischer
D. Fischer
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Argentina L. Scaloni
L. Scaloni
VS
Switzerland M. Yakin
M. Yakin
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.2
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Egypt Rank: W
Cape Verde Islands Rank: W
Jordan Rank: W
Austria Rank: W
Algeria Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Colombia Rank: D
Algeria Rank: W
Canada Rank: W
Bosnia and Herzegovina Rank: W
Qatar Rank: D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Argentina
55.72%
Draw
27.98%
Away Switzerland
16.3%

Movement

Changes since opening
Argentina
+47.17%
Draw
-61.62%
Switzerland
+14.46%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
46.22
40.15
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Argentina
Switzerland
Power Score
46.22
40.15
League Position
1
1
Global Rank
3
19

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Argentina — Opponent-weighted form score
Switzerland — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Argentina Switzerland

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Argentina

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Switzerland

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Argentina ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Switzerland
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
42.80
33.41
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
33.41
42.80
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Argentina +0.84 Efficiency Index
vs
Switzerland -0.84 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Argentina
Switzerland
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Argentina
vs
Switzerland
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Argentina Switzerland
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
19%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.35 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Argentina Switzerland
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
19%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.00 vs -0.35
Argentina
Switzerland
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Argentina
vs
Switzerland
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Argentina Switzerland
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Argentina 0.34
Switzerland 0.20
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Argentina Switzerland
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Argentina 0.02
Switzerland 0.05
Argentina
Switzerland
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ARG had peak pressure around 98'.
  • ARG started the game with stronger pressure.
ARG Pressure SUI Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ARG reached the top pressure at 98' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Argentina ARG Home
1 matches
Switzerland SUI Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
1
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
1
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-13T09:57:55+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-1-3-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
D. Martínez
Argentina
23 D. Martínez
N. Molina Lucero
Substitution
Argentina
26 N. Molina Lucero
C. Romero
Substitution
Argentina
13 C. Romero
L. Martínez
Argentina
6 L. Martínez
N. Alejandro Tagliafico
Substitution
Argentina
3 N. Alejandro Tagliafico
L. Paredes
Substitution
Argentina
5 L. Paredes
R. de Paul
Substitution
Argentina
7 R. de Paul
E. Fernández
Substitution
Argentina
24 E. Fernández
A. Mac Allister
Argentina
20 A. Mac Allister
L. Messi
Argentina
10 (C) L. Messi
J. Álvarez
Argentina
9 J. Álvarez
G. Kobel
Switzerland
1 G. Kobel
R. Rodríguez Araya
Substitution
Switzerland
13 R. Rodríguez Araya
M. Akanji
Switzerland
5 M. Akanji
N. Elvedi
Switzerland
4 N. Elvedi
D. Zakaria Lako Lado
Substitution
Switzerland
6 D. Zakaria Lako Lado
G. Xhaka
Switzerland
10 (C) G. Xhaka
R. Freuler
Substitution
Switzerland
8 R. Freuler
D. Ndoye
Substitution
Switzerland
11 D. Ndoye
F. Rieder
Substitution
Switzerland
22 F. Rieder
D. Sow
Substitution
Switzerland
15 D. Sow
B. Embolo
Switzerland
7 B. Embolo

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 12, 2026, 01:00 AM
Competition
2026 World Cup, World · Quarter Finals
Stadium
Kansas City Stadium
Capacity
76416
Attendance
69045
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
João Pedro Silva Pinheiro
Bruno Miguel Alves Jesus
Luciano António Gomes Maia
Drew Fischer

Statistics

Possession
ARG
58%
SUI
42%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 1
4 Big Chances Created 1
8 Shots 3
65 Dangerous attacks 54
59 Possession 41
8 Corners 2
21 Free kicks 18
3 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

83 Ball Safe 86
8 Goal Kicks 11
15 Goal Attempts 9
6 Substitutions 6
19 Throwins 16
1 Hit Woodwork 0
18 Successful Headers 14
0 Assists 1
1 Injuries 1
16 Dribble Attempts 14
12 Successful Dribbles 5
75 Successful Dribbles Percentage 36

Attacking

119 Attacks 106
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

51 Long Passes 53
691 Passes 474
614 Successful Passes 398
89 Successful Passes Percentage 84
17 Key Passes 9
22 Successful Long Passes 22
43 Successful Long Passes Percentage 42

Defensive

4 Saves 4
17 Tackles 11
13 Interceptions 4
62 Duels Won 44

Build-up

22 Total Crosses 19
7 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

4 Offsides 3
14 Fouls 18

Lineup

Referee : João Pedro Silva Pinheiro

Starting XI ▼

23
Emiliano Martínez
Emiliano Martínez Goalkeeper
7.17
3
Nicolás Tagliafico
Nicolás Tagliafico Defender
6.77
15
Nico González
Nico González
Attacker78'
7.03
6
Lisandro Martínez
Lisandro Martínez Defender
7.23
13
Cristian Romero
Cristian Romero Defender
6.99
19
Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Otamendi
Defender106'
6.8
26
Nahuel Molina
Nahuel Molina Defender
6.47
4
Gonzalo Montiel
Gonzalo Montiel
Defender85'
6.35
5
Leandro Paredes
Leandro Paredes Midfielder
7.42
21
José Manuel López
José Manuel López
Attacker110'
6.78
7
Rodrigo De Paul
Rodrigo De Paul Midfielder
6.7
22
Lautaro Martínez
Lautaro Martínez
Attacker85'
7.48
20
Alexis Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister Midfielder
7.79
24
Enzo Fernández
Enzo Fernández Midfielder
6.78
16
Thiago Almada
Thiago Almada
Midfielder91'
6.94
9
Julián Álvarez
Julián Álvarez Attacker
7.72
10
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi (C) Attacker
8.95
Referee : João Pedro Silva Pinheiro

Starting XI ▼

1
Gregor Kobel
Gregor Kobel Goalkeeper
6.51
4
Nico Elvedi
Nico Elvedi Defender
6.97
5
Manuel Akanji
Manuel Akanji Defender
6.17
6
Denis Zakaria
Denis Zakaria Defender
6.62
14
Ardon Jashari
Ardon Jashari
Midfielder96'
6.43
13
Ricardo Rodríguez
Ricardo Rodríguez Defender
7.32
18
Eray Cömert
Eray Cömert
Defender90+5'
6.17
8
Remo Freuler
Remo Freuler Midfielder
6.71
17
Rubén Vargas
Rubén Vargas
Midfielder115'
6.39
10
Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka (C) Midfielder
7.01
11
Dan Ndoye
Dan Ndoye Midfielder
6.99
23
Zeki Amdouni
Zeki Amdouni
Attacker86'
6.19
15
Djibril Sow
Djibril Sow Midfielder
6.69
3
Silvan Widmer
Silvan Widmer
Defender86'
6.36
22
Fabian Rieder
Fabian Rieder Midfielder
6.39
2
Miro Muheim
Miro Muheim
Defender86'
6.19
7
Breel Embolo
Breel Embolo Attacker
6.18

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Lautaro Martínez
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
120+1'
115'
Event
Rubén Vargas → Remo Freuler
12th Substitution
Event
José Manuel López
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
114'
Event
Julián Álvarez
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
112'
Event
José Manuel López → Leandro Paredes
11th Substitution
110'
Event
Nicolás Otamendi → Cristian Romero 
10th Substitution
106'
Event
Lautaro Martínez
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
98'
Event
Thiago Almada
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
97'
96'
Event
Ardon Jashari → Denis Zakaria
9th Substitution
Event
Thiago Almada → Enzo Fernández
8th Substitution
91'
90+5'
Event
Eray Cömert → Ricardo Rodríguez
7th Substitution
86'
Event
Zeki Amdouni → Dan Ndoye
4th Substitution
86'
Event
Miro Muheim → Fabian Rieder
5th Substitution
86'
Event
Silvan Widmer → Djibril Sow
6th Substitution
Event
Lautaro Martínez → Rodrigo De Paul
2nd Substitution
85'
Event
Gonzalo Montiel  → Nahuel Molina
3rd Substitution
85'
Event
Nico González → Nicolás Tagliafico
1st Substitution
78'
72'
Event
Breel Embolo
Simulation / 1st Yellow/red Card
Event
Leandro Paredes
Review
70'
Event
Leandro Paredes
Yellow card cancelled
69'
67'
Event
Dan Ndoye
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
1ST-HALF
44'
Event
Breel Embolo
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Alexis Mac Allister
Header / 1st Goal
10'

Match Commentary

120
Update Update
Second half extra time ends with Argentina winning 3-1 against Switzerland.
120
Update Update
Offside called against Switzerland. Rubén Vargas is caught offside.
120
Attempt Attempt
Thiago Almada's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lautaro Martínez scores for Argentina with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a fast break. The score is now Argentina 3, Switzerland 1.
120
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
120
Update Update
Offside called against Argentina. Lionel Messi is caught in an offside position.
119
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked, with an assist from Julián Alvarez.
119
Corner Corner
Argentina wins a corner after Granit Xhaka concedes.
118
Update Update
José Manuel López commits a foul for Argentina.
118
Update Update
Ardon Jashari from Switzerland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
117
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
116
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Emiliano Martínez from Argentina.
115
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Rubén Vargas comes on for Remo Freuler.
114
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
José Manuel López from Argentina receives a yellow card.
112
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Gregor Kobel from Switzerland saves a left-footed shot from outside the box by Lionel Messi of Argentina, which was assisted by Thiago Almada. The shot was aimed at the bottom left corner.
112
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Argentina leads 2-1 after Julián Alvarez scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
110
Update Update
Manuel Akanji commits a foul for Switzerland.
110
Update Update
Lautaro Martínez wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
110
Update Update
Miro Muheim wins a free kick for Switzerland on the left wing.
107
Update Update
Miro Muheim from Switzerland wins a free kick on the left wing.
107
Update Update
Foul committed by Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina.
106
Update Update
Second half extra time begins after the match finishes 1-1.
106
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Nicolás Otamendi comes on for Cristian Romero due to an injury.
105
Corner Corner
Cristian Romero from Argentina misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The chance was created by a cross from Lionel Messi after a corner.
105
Update Update
First half of extra time ends with the score at 1-1 between Argentina and Switzerland.
105
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
105
Attempt Attempt
Lisandro Martínez's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
105
Corner Corner
Argentina wins a corner after Remo Freuler concedes.
105
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Ardon Jashari from Switzerland, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
103
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi from Argentina has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
102
Update Update
Zeki Amdouni commits a foul for Switzerland.
102
Update Update
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
99
Attempt Attempt
Granit Xhaka from Switzerland misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. He was assisted by Ardon Jashari.
98
Update Update
Manuel Akanji commits a foul for Switzerland.
98
Update Update
Manuel Akanji wins a free kick for Switzerland in the defensive half.
98
Update Update
Lautaro Martínez commits a foul for Argentina.
98
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Lautaro Martínez of Argentina receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
98
Update Update
Lisandro Martínez from Argentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
97
Update Update
Remo Freuler wins a free kick for Switzerland on the right wing.
97
Update Update
Thiago Almada commits a foul for Argentina.
97
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Thiago Almada of Argentina receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
96
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Ardon Jashari comes on for Denis Zakaria.
95
Attempt Attempt
Thiago Almada from Argentina hits the left post with a right-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Leandro Paredes.
93
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Thiago Almada's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Gregor Kobel. Julián Alvarez provided the assist.
92
Corner Corner
Julián Alvarez from Argentina misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. The shot was assisted by Leandro Paredes after a corner.
91
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Martínez's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Alexis Mac Allister.
91
Attempt Attempt
Nico González's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
91
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Argentina after Silvan Widmer concedes.
91
Update Update
First half extra time begins after the match finishes 1-1.
91
Update Update
Miro Muheim wins a free kick for Switzerland in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Gonzalo Montiel of Argentina.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with the match finishing 1-1 between Argentina and Switzerland.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Argentina after Silvan Widmer concedes.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Eray Cömert comes on for Ricardo Rodríguez.
90
Attempt Attempt
Lisandro Martínez's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Nico González provided the assist.
90
Attempt Attempt
Nico González from Argentina misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The assist came from Lionel Messi.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's right-footed shot from outside the box is close but goes to the right. Enzo Fernández provided the assist.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 9 minutes of added time.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Argentina after a concession by Nico Elvedi.
89
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Alexis Mac Allister from Argentina, who headed the ball from very close range.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Silvan Widmer comes on for Djibril Sow.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Zeki Amdouni comes on for Dan Ndoye.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Miro Muheim comes on for Fabian Rieder.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Lautaro Martínez comes on for Rodrigo De Paul.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Gonzalo Montiel comes on for Nahuel Molina.
85
Update Update
Offside called against Argentina. Lionel Messi is caught offside.
79
Update Update
Nico Elvedi wins a free kick for Switzerland in the defensive half.
79
Update Update
Julián Alvarez commits a foul for Argentina.
78
Update Update
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Nico González comes on for Nicolás Tagliafico.
75
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico is caught offside for Argentina.
75
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Breel Embolo from Switzerland receives a second yellow card.
70
Update Update
Breel Embolo from Switzerland is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Leandro Paredes of Argentina receives a yellow card for a foul.
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Dan Ndoye scores for Switzerland with a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left, finding the center of the goal. The assist comes from Ricardo Rodríguez with a through ball.
66
Corner Corner
Granit Xhaka's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Emiliano Martínez. The attempt was assisted by Denis Zakaria.
65
Attempt Attempt
Dan Ndoye's header from the center of the box for Switzerland is saved.
63
Corner Corner
Switzerland wins a corner after Nahuel Molina concedes.
62
Update Update
Foul committed by Djibril Sow of Switzerland.
62
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Breel Embolo's header from the center of the box is saved.
60
Update Update
Alexis Mac Allister wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
59
Update Update
Foul committed by Remo Freuler of Switzerland.
59
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
57
Update Update
Delay in the match in Switzerland.
56
Attempt Attempt
Dan Ndoye's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Switzerland is blocked.
55
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Julián Alvarez (Argentina) takes a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes close, but misses to the right.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Argentina after Denis Zakaria concedes.
52
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Enzo Fernández of Argentina had a header from the right side of the six-yard box after a corner.
50
Update Update
Offside called against Switzerland. Breel Embolo is the player caught offside.
50
Attempt Attempt
Nahuel Molina from Argentina misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the left. The assist came from Lionel Messi with a through ball.
48
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico commits a foul for Argentina.
48
Update Update
Djibril Sow from Switzerland wins a free kick on the right wing.
47
Attempt Attempt
Fabian Rieder's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Nico Elvedi provided the assist.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with Argentina leading Switzerland 1-0.
45
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
45
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Dan Ndoye from Switzerland.
45
Update Update
Nicolás Tagliafico wins a free kick for Argentina on the left wing.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Djibril Sow of Switzerland.
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Djibril Sow from Switzerland commits a handball.
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The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
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Switzerland is called offside as Dan Ndoye is caught in an offside position.
45
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Lisandro Martínez commits a foul for Argentina.
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Leandro Paredes wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
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Foul committed by Breel Embolo of Switzerland.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Breel Embolo of Switzerland receives a yellow card for a foul.
44
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Remo Freuler (Switzerland) took a right-footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left following a direct free kick.
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Leandro Paredes commits a foul for Argentina.
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Djibril Sow from Switzerland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
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Lisandro Martínez commits a foul for Argentina.
40
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Breel Embolo of Switzerland wins a free kick on the right wing.
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Nicolás Tagliafico wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
39
Update Update
Denis Zakaria commits a foul for Switzerland.
36
Update Update
Fabian Rieder of Switzerland is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
36
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Leandro Paredes commits a foul for Argentina.
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Julián Alvarez commits a foul for Argentina.
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Fabian Rieder wins a free kick for Switzerland on the left wing.
34
Corner Corner
Switzerland wins a corner after Nahuel Molina concedes.
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Rodrigo De Paul wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
32
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Dan Ndoye commits a foul for Switzerland.
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Rodrigo De Paul wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
28
Update Update
Granit Xhaka commits a foul for Switzerland.
26
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
23
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Djibril Sow from Switzerland commits a foul.
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Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
23
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Lisandro Martínez from Argentina wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Nicolás Tagliafico wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
22
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Fabian Rieder commits a foul for Switzerland.
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Offside for Argentina. Julián Alvarez is flagged for offside.
20
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Djibril Sow's right-footed shot from outside the box for Switzerland is saved.
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Rodrigo De Paul wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
17
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Foul committed by Ricardo Rodríguez of Switzerland.
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Granit Xhaka commits a handball for Switzerland.
13
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Granit Xhaka commits a handball for Switzerland.
13
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Breel Embolo from Switzerland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
10
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Cristian Romero commits a foul for Argentina.
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GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Argentina leads 1-0 against Switzerland. Alexis Mac Allister scores for Argentina with a header from the left side of the six-yard box after a corner.
9
Corner Corner
Argentina wins a corner after Breel Embolo concedes.
9
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Alexis Mac Allister's right-footed shot from outside the box for Argentina is blocked. Lionel Messi provided the assist.
9
Corner Corner
Argentina wins a corner after Nico Elvedi concedes.
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Ricardo Rodríguez commits a handball for Switzerland.
7
Attempt Attempt
Granit Xhaka from Switzerland misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high.
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Julián Alvarez commits a foul for Argentina.
3
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Ricardo Rodríguez wins a free kick for Switzerland in the defensive half.
1
Attempt Attempt
Denis Zakaria's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Djibril Sow.
1
Attempt Attempt
Granit Xhaka attempted a left-footed shot but missed.
1
Attempt Attempt
Denis Zakaria takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
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Kick-off! The referee is Joao Pedro Pinheiro.

CONCLUSION

Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after leading 1-0 at the interval. The home side maintained a clear edge in possession and chance creation while the visitors suffered from the red card that reduced their numbers. Expected goals favored Argentina throughout and the final margin reflected that advantage once the numerical imbalance took effect. Switzerland competed effectively in the opening period but could not overcome the setback. The result confirmed Argentina as the stronger side on the day and aligned with the underlying performance data. Both teams contributed to an open contest that settled after the break.