Switzerland keeps Argentina at bay

Switzerland kept Argentina at bay in the World Cup quarterfinals until Embolo's red card decided the match. Last result: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (2026-07-12).

The press reactions are unanimous

The press reactions are unanimous: Switzerland kept Argentina at bay for a long time before Embolo's red card decided the match. The US-Sender NBC Sports titled its assessment with „Switzerland put up a formidable fight both before and after the red card, but the man (dis)advantage proved to be too much to overcome in the end“.

Embolo's red card decisive

Embolo's red card was decisive for Switzerland's World Cup exit. The Swiss TV channel SRF chose a sharper line, „A rule-technically correct verdict – but brutal for the Swiss.“ SRF noted that the yellow-red card against Embolo for a dove was in line with the rules, but a brutal turning point for the strong-playing Nati.

What they all agree on

Despite the six different reactions, there is a consensus: respect for Switzerland's performance, which kept the title holders at bay for a long time and was at least equal until Embolo's red card. The focus of the editorial teams differs, however. The German-speaking and especially the Swiss press highlights Embolo's yellow-red card in the 72nd minute as a brutal turning point.

What comes next?

Switzerland must now focus on the next step. The Nati must prepare for the next match, which will take place on September 26 against the Federation of Yugoslavia. Currently, M. Muheim, L. Jaquez, M. Aebischer, and J. Manzambi are injured and cannot play.

Recent form

Switzerland has won three, drawn one, and lost one of their last five matches. The current form of the Nati is therefore very good.