World Cup 2026, Quarterfinals · 12 Jul 2026

Argentina 1–1 Switzerland

Picked for matchday: Two strong sides · Standout: Nicolás Otamendi scored 100.0

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Jun 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Argentina favourites at 54%.

Argentina deserved more from the draw, creating 2.1 xG to 0.5.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Lionel Messi, 77.5 in 120′.

Well above their usual level: Ricardo Rodríguez +23.8, Lionel Messi +16.1, Dan Ndoye +12.4.

Well below it: Breel Embolo −12.5, Gregor Kobel −10.9, Enzo Fernández −8.8.

Each side's last five results before this match.

7 Jul 2026	D 0–0	v Colombia World Cup 2026
3 Jul 2026	W 2–0	v Algeria World Cup 2026
24 Jun 2026	W 2–1	v Canada World Cup 2026
18 Jun 2026	W 4–1	v Bosnia & Herzegovina World Cup 2026
13 Jun 2026	D 1–1	at Qatar World Cup 2026

No earlier meeting in Footybot's data.

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Nicolás Otamendi Defender	15	0	0	–	100.0	–
Nicolás González Midfielder	42	0	0	0.14	92.9	–
Lautaro Martínez Forward	35	1	0	0.39	88.6	–
Thiago Almada Midfielder	30	0	0	0.46	77.9	–
Lionel Messi Forward	120	0	1	0.26	77.5	+16.1
José Manuel López Forward	10	0	1	–	64.1	–
Alexis Mac Allister Midfielder	120	1	0	0.56	60.7	+11.2
Julián Alvarez Forward	120	1	0	0.10	58.2	−2.1
Leandro Paredes Midfielder	110	0	0	–	57.9	−0.5
Lisandro Martínez Defender	120	0	0	0.12	55.6	−0.6
Cristian Romero Defender	105	0	0	0.04	55.1	−7.0
Emiliano Martínez Goalkeeper	120	0	0	–	54.7	+5.8
Enzo Fernández Midfielder	90	0	0	–	50.6	−8.8
Nicolás Tagliafico Defender	78	0	0	–	47.5	+3.1
Rodrigo De Paul Midfielder	85	0	0	–	42.5	−3.1
Nahuel Molina Defender	85	0	0	0.04	39.8	−7.8
Gonzalo Montiel Defender	35	0	0	–	32.1	–

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Ricardo Rodríguez Defender	89	0	1	–	66.5	+23.8
Silvan Widmer Midfielder	34	0	0	–	65.3	–
Dan Ndoye Midfielder	86	1	0	0.28	62.0	+12.4
Ardon Jashari Midfielder	24	0	0	0.01	59.8	–
Djibril Sow Midfielder	86	0	0	0.02	56.8	+5.7
Granit Xhaka Midfielder	120	0	0	0.05	53.2	+0.1
Nico Elvedi Defender	120	0	0	–	53.0	+1.3
Zeki Amdouni Forward	34	0	0	–	50.8	–
Denis Zakaria Midfielder	96	0	0	0.02	49.4	+0.9
Remo Freuler Midfielder	115	0	0	–	47.4	−0.3
Manuel Akanji Defender	120	0	0	–	44.3	−5.1
Fabian Rieder Midfielder	86	0	0	0.06	42.9	−5.7
Gregor Kobel Goalkeeper	120	0	0	–	41.5	−10.9
Miro Muheim Midfielder	34	0	0	–	39.6	–
Eray Cömert Defender	31	0	0	–	39.3	–
Rubén Vargas Midfielder	9	0	0	–	37.1	–
Breel Embolo Forward	72	0	0	0.08	34.7	−12.5