Switzerland has confirmed its starting lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, set for July 11 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, and the winner advances to face either England or Norway in the semifinals.
The lineup and what Switzerland is working with
Switzerland’s predicted starting XI reads: Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Vargas, Rieder, Ndoye; and Embolo up front.
The Swiss arrive at this stage unbeaten across their last eight matches. More striking: they have not conceded a single goal in regulation time during the knockout stages of this tournament.
For context, Switzerland has not reached a World Cup quarter-final since 1954.
