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Mac Allister Strikes Early: Argentina Leads Switzerland
12 Jul
Summary
- Alexis Mac Allister scored the earliest goal for Argentina in the World Cup.
- Argentina leads Switzerland 1-0 in the quarter-final match.
- Both teams are using their preferred starting lineups, with minor changes.
Argentina has taken an early lead in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match against Switzerland. Alexis Mac Allister scored in the 10th minute, marking the earliest goal for Argentina in this tournament. This decisive header, following a precise corner from Lionel Messi, has put Argentina ahead in Kansas City, Missouri.
The match has seen Switzerland attempt to dictate possession early on, with Granit Xhaka taking a shot in the 7th minute. However, Argentina has largely dominated play since scoring. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a crucial save in the 20th minute, thwarting a rare Swiss chance.
Both teams are fielding strong lineups. Argentina is unchanged from their previous win against Egypt, featuring Julian Alvarez and Leandro Paredes. Switzerland made one change, with Djibril Sow replacing Ardon Jashari. Switzerland's top scorer, Johan Manzambi, remains sidelined due to injury.
