Argentina faces Switzerland in World Cup quarter-final, seeking revenge for 2014 loss

The men's football World Cup is set for an exciting quarter-final clash between reigning champions Argentina and Switzerland. Argentina has been dominant throughout the tournament, winning all five of their matches and aiming to defend their title. Key to their success is Lionel Messi, who has scored 8 goals and remains a formidable force at 39 years old.

Argentina's only loss since September 2025 was against Ecuador. However, Switzerland should not be underestimated. After a slow start, they have shown significant improvement, scoring seven goals and conceding only two in their last four games. They possess strong players across all positions.

This match evokes memories of their 2014 World Cup encounter, where Argentina narrowly won 1-0 after extra time, with Ángel Di María scoring the decisive goal in the 118th minute. Three players from that match – Granit Xhaka, Ricardo Rodriguez, and Messi – will face each other again, with Xhaka and Rodriguez likely seeking to avenge that defeat.

The game is expected to be entertaining, and live text commentary will be available on mbl.is.