Switzerland coach confident against Argentina in World Cup quarterfinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:24 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Switzerland will face Argentina in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday after defeating Colombia in a penalty shootout. Head coach Murat Yakin believes his team can capitalize on weaknesses shown by Argentina in recent knockout games. Argentina, who have not lost to Switzerland in World Cup history, last met in 2014 when Argentina won 1-0 in the Round of 16. Yakin highlighted that despite being the reigning champions, Argentina's vulnerabilities may allow Switzerland to challenge them effectively.
- •Switzerland drew Argentina for the World Cup quarterfinals.
- •Murat Yakin sees the match as a winnable opportunity.
- •Argentina struggled against Egypt and Cape Verde in previous knockout matches.
- •The match will take place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
- •Argentina is unbeaten against Switzerland in World Cup competitions.
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi and Argentina are vulnerable ahead of World Cup matchup, claims Switzerland coach
"Switzerland have drawn Argentina as their next opponents in the World Cup quarterfinals, following their penalty shootout win against Colombia in the Round of 16, and head coach Murat Yakin feels this is a winnable match for them. While acknowledging…
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