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Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with England
Argentina need extra time to beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a showdown with England on Wednesday.
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OneFootball
· Jul 12, 2026
📹 New rule sees red in Switzerland v Argentina; player distraught
In Kansas City (USA), Argentina and Switzerland are drawing 1-1 this Saturday (11) in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The winner will face England in the semifinals next Thursday (15).Aft...
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
Argentina vs Switzerland World Cup Quarterfinal: Messi Bids for Second Title in Kansas City
Argentina face Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal at Kansas City on Saturday, with Messi eight goals into the tournament and the defending champions favored to advance. Switzerland, in their first quarterfinal since 1954, have not conceded in the knockouts and their coach insists Argentina are not invincible.
brazilnews.net
· Jul 11, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina seek to continue nearly 60-year dominance over Switzerland
Missouri [US], July 12 (ANI): Defending champions Argentina will take on Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday (local time), with the South American side carrying an unbeaten record against the European nation into the knockout clash.The two teams have met seven times previously, with Argentina winning five matches and drawing the other two. La Albiceleste have scored 15 goals w
Yardbarker
· Jul 7, 2026
Tuesday's 2026 World Cup takeaways: Egypt manager Hossam Hassan claims Argentina comeback was 'rigged'
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals are now set after the Round of 16 concluded on Tuesday. Argentina barely escaped against Egypt, while Switzerland beat Colombia.
Variety
· Jun 30, 2026
Autographed Lionel Messi Jerseys Drop Online as Argentine Star Leads Team Into World Cup Knockout Round
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is into the knockout rounds and all eyes will be on Lionel Messi, as the soccer legend leads Argentina onwards in their campaign to claim a second consecutive World Cup title. Argentina finished atop Group J with a perfect 3-0 record and now head into the Round of 16 for []
FOX Sports Digital
· Jul 11, 2026
Argentina vs. Switzerland Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match
Check out the odds for the Argentina vs. Switzerland quarterfinals matchup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Related coverage for "Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with England": OneFootball — 📹 New rule sees red in Switzerland v Argentina; player distraught. The Eastern Herald — Argentina vs Switzerland World Cup Quarterfinal: Messi Bids for Second Title in Kansas City. brazilnews.net — FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina seek to continue nearly 60-year dominance over Switzerland . Yardbarker — Tuesday's 2026 World Cup takeaways: Egypt manager Hossam Hassan claims Argentina comeback was 'rigged'. Variety — Autographed Lionel Messi Jerseys Drop Online as Argentine Star Leads Team Into World Cup Knockout Round. FOX Sports Digital — Argentina vs. Switzerland Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match