Argentina vs Switzerland

Argentina arrive at this quarter-final as the tournament's form side, having won all five matches while averaging 2.8 goals per game and posting a +1.63 non-penalty xG difference. Switzerland are well-drilled and unbeaten, but their sole away test yielded a 1-1 draw and that defensive organization will be stretched by an Argentina attack that has scored in every outing. The key battle is Switzerland’s compact 4-2-3-1 block against Argentina’s possession-heavy 4-4-2, which has consistently generated high shot volume — if Argentina find an early breakthrough, Switzerland’s concession of 100% of their goals in the final 15 minutes becomes a major vulnerability. With no starters missing for either side, this shapes up as a controlled Argentina victory where Swiss resilience keeps the scoreline respectable.