Switzerland prepares for Argentina match without Johan Manzambi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Switzerland is set to face Argentina in a World Cup quarterfinal on July 11 but will do so without key midfielder Johan Manzambi, who is sidelined by a knee injury. Head coach Murat Yakin confirmed Manzambi's absence was a significant setback for the team, especially as they strive for a historic semifinal appearance. Captain Granit Xhaka emphasized the team's improved mentality over the years, reflecting on past matches while focusing on their current form. Switzerland has not conceded a goal in 224 minutes of play leading up to this clash, which is their best World Cup performance since 1954.
- •Switzerland meets Argentina in the World Cup quarterfinals.
- •Johan Manzambi will miss the match due to injury.
- •Switzerland has not allowed a goal in their last 224 minutes.
- •Granit Xhaka emphasizes the team's improved mentality for this tournament.
- •A win would mark Switzerland's first appearance in the semifinals.
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Manzambi to miss Switzerland's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina with injury
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Johan Manzambi out for Switzerland as it eyes historic World Cup upset vs. Argentina
"Switzerland will be without Johan Manzambi for their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.The SC Freiburg midfielder missed Switzerland's round of 16 penalty shootout victory over Colombia with a...
"Switzerland faces Argentina in a historic World Cup quarterfinal match, but must play without Johan Manzambi.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 9:15 AMManzambi to miss Switzerland's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina with injury
Switzerland will be without Johan Manzambi for their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.The SC Freiburg midfielder missed Switzerland's round of 16 penalty shootout victory over Colombia with a...
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 4:22 AMJohan Manzambi out for Switzerland as it eyes historic World Cup upset vs. Argentina
Switzerland faces Argentina in a historic World Cup quarterfinal match, but must play without Johan Manzambi.
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