Argentina vs Switzerland Live Score: Yakin names Switzerland XI for World Cup quarter-final
Switzerland boss Murat Yakin has named his starting XI for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Argentina, setting his side up in a disciplined 4-2-3-1 formation.
Switzerland Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel
Defenders: Denis Zakaria, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodríguez
Defensive Midfielders: Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka (C)
Attacking Midfielders: Dan Ndoye, Fabian Rieder, Djibril Sow
Forward: Breel Embolo
Substitutes: Yvon Mvogo, Marvin Keller, Silvan Widmer, Miro Muheim, Eray Cömert, Aurèle Amenda, Luca Jaquez, Ardon Jashari, Michel Aebischer, Christian Fassnacht, Rubén Vargas, Noah Okafor, Zeki Amdouni, Cedric Itten.
Yakin has made one change to the side that edged Colombia on penalties in the Round of 16, with Djibril Sow replacing Ardon Jashari. The switch retains Switzerland’s compact 4-2-3-1, with Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler anchoring midfield while Sow joins Dan Ndoye and Fabian Rieder to provide extra physicality and defensive intensity behind Breel Embolo.
Johan Manzambi misses out on the matchday squad as he continues to recover from a knee injury.