Prediction: Argentina vs Switzerland

With all eyes falling on Kansas City in the early hours of Sunday, Argentina and Switzerland will meet at the Arrowhead Stadium.

With the footballing world fixed on North America for this summer’s World Cup knockout stages, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.

Verdict: Lionel Messi to score anytime

Argentina

Starting with Argentina, mounting what was an all-time Round of 16 comeback earlier in the week, the reigning world champions will be desperate for smoother sailing this time around. Eventually avoiding what would have been an infamous North American exit, Lionel Scaloni’s side dragged themselves to a thrilling and hugely controversial 3-2 victory against Egypt. Despite gaining a real reputation for their pulsating showdowns this summer, Argentina have won all of their first five World Cup appearances and they have their sights firmly set on defending their crown this month. In fact, signing off their pre-tournament preparations with a 3-1 win against fellow finalists Jordan on June 28th, Scaloni’s camp have won all of their last 12 consecutive matchups across all competitions.

Spearheading Argentina’s iconic Round of 16 comeback earlier in the week and notching a remarkable eighth World Cup strike of the summer, talismanic skipper and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi will lead out Scaloni’s side in the early hours of Sunday.

Making a real impact off the bench in Atlanta, Inter Milan superstar Lautaro Martinez could be handed a full recall in the final third. Likewise, Marseille’s Facundo Medina should be recalled at left-back and replace Nicolas Tagliafico.

Switzerland

As for Switzerland, while Murat Yakin’s side might have struggled to find any real fluidity prior to opening their respective North American adventure last month, he Nati have embarked on an eye-catching North American charge. Edging past Colombia earlier in the week as they clinched a nail-biting penalty shootout victory in Vancouver, the one-time Spartak Moscow boss has seen his squad receive a string of plaudits from across the globe. Signing off their group stage charge with an impressive 2-1 win against host nation Canada, Switzerland certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Including their iconic Round of 16 success on Tuesday, Murat’s side are unbeaten in all of their five World Cup appearances this summer (four wins, one draw).

Missing out against Colombia earlier in the week with a reported knee injury, Switzerland are once again sweating over the fitness of breakout star Johan Manzambi here. Pisa midfielder Michel Aebischer remains on the sidelines with a muscle injury and is not expected to play any part this weekend.

Already bagging a pair of World Cup strikes in North America this summer, Rennes marksman Breel Embolo will spearhead Switzerland’s charge. Pledging his future to Sunderland in a public fashion this week, ex-Arsenal skipper Grant Xhaka will lead Murat’s men out in the early hours of Sunday.

Argentina vs Switzerland Key Factors to Consider

• When Argentina and Switzerland last met at the 2014 World Cup, Scaloni’s side claimed a 1-0 extra time victory in Sao Paulo.
• Mounting an iconic Round of 16 comeback against Egypt earlier in the week, Argentina have have won all of their last 12 consecutive matchups across all competitions.
• Switzerland are unbeaten in all of their five World Cup appearances this summer (four wins, one draw).
• Talismanic skipper Lionel Messi has registered eight World Cup goals so far this summer.
• Switzerland have recorded consecutive clean sheets for the first time since back in October 2025.

Forced to produce what was an all-time Round of 16 comeback earlier in the week, Argentina will be desperate for some smoother sailing here. With their sights fixed on shattering even more records this summer and successfully defending their World Cup crown, Scaloni’s camp will certainly be calling on their talismanic skipper to spearhead their charge in Kansas City. With Messi already notching a staggering eight World Cup strikes in North America and leading the chase for this summer’s Golden Boot, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will be confident of once again dragging Argentina over the finishing line.

Verdict: Lionel Messi to score anytime

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