Argentina vs Switzerland Player Ratings & Match Stats: Lionel Messi 8.5/10, Granit Xhaka 8.0/10

Player Name

Rating

Description

Emiliano Martínez

7.2

Made several crucial saves including a brilliant diving stop to deny Ndoye, but beaten at near post for equaliser.

Nahuel Molina

6.6

Provided width at right-back for 85 minutes with overlapping runs and crosses of mixed accuracy.

Cristian Romero

6.8

Anchored right side of defence for 106 minutes, winning aerial duels and making clearances under pressure.

Lisandro Martínez

7.8

Outstanding defensive display with crucial blocks on Ndoye, multiple interceptions, and a bicycle kick brilliantly saved.

Nicolás Tagliafico

6.4

Contributed to patient buildup play at left-back for 78 minutes before making way for Nico González.

Leandro Paredes

6.8

Dictated tempo from deep midfield for 110 minutes, delivering the long pass that released Messi one-on-one.

Rodrigo De Paul

6.5

Worked industrially on the right side of midfield for 85 minutes, contributing pressing and linking play.

Alexis Mac Allister

7.5

Opened the scoring with a well-placed header from Messi's corner but headed over a clear chance late on.

Enzo Fernández

6.5

Played 91 minutes in central midfield with tidy footwork, but headed a corner over the crossbar.

Lionel Messi

8.5

Argentina's creative heartbeat throughout, providing the corner assist for the opener and completing multiple dribbles past defenders.

Julián Álvarez

7.9

Scored a spectacular curling winner from outside the box in extra time after 120 minutes of tireless movement.

Nico González

6.5

Introduced at 78 minutes to add attacking thrust from the left, showing willingness to run at defenders.

Lautaro Martínez

7.2

Sealed victory at 121 minutes with a close-range finish after pouncing on the rebound from Almada's saved shot.

Gonzalo Montiel

6.3

Replaced Molina at right-back in the 85th minute and provided solid defensive cover through extra time.

Thiago Almada

7.0

Showed positive energy from the start of extra time, striking the post and creating the rebound for Lautaro's goal.

Nicolás Otamendi

6.2

Introduced at the start of second extra-time period to shore up the defence with experience and aerial presence.

José Manuel López

6.8

Made immediate impact off the bench at 110 minutes, providing the assist for Álvarez's spectacular winning goal.

Player Name

Rating

Description

Gregor Kobel

6.7

Made several impressive saves including an exceptional stop to deny Lisandro Martínez's bicycle kick from close range.

Denis Zakaria

6.4

Operated at right-back for 96 minutes, making a crucial block to deny Álvarez's shot from the edge.

Nico Elvedi

6.6

Played the full 120-plus minutes at centre-back, winning aerial duels and showing composure when building from the back.

Manuel Akanji

6.7

Formed the heart of Switzerland's defence throughout, winning physical battles and showing excellent positioning to cut out through balls.

Ricardo Rodríguez

7.0

Provided the assist for Ndoye's equaliser with a precise pass into the penalty area from left-back.

Granit Xhaka

8.0

Captained with distinction throughout, making a crucial block to deny Messi's shot in the 120th minute.

Remo Freuler

6.9

Provided industry and tactical discipline in central midfield for 115 minutes alongside Xhaka before late withdrawal.

Djibril Sow

6.2

Played 86 minutes in an advanced midfield role, with his shot from the edge saved comfortably.

Fabian Rieder

6.3

Showed willingness to cut inside from the right but struggled to create clear openings against organised Argentine defence.

Dan Ndoye

7.4

Scored the crucial equalising goal at 67 minutes, finishing cleverly from a tight angle past Martínez at near post.

Breel Embolo

4.5

Created Switzerland's best first-half chance but was sent off at 70 minutes for simulation after a VAR review.

Silvan Widmer

6.2

Introduced at 86 minutes to provide defensive cover after the red card, making a key block on González.

Zeki Amdouni

6.0

Came on at 86 minutes as lone forward after Embolo's dismissal, showing good feet but lacking support.

Miro Muheim

5.9

Entered at 86 minutes as a left-sided defender, helping shore up Switzerland's backline after the red card.

Eray Cömert

5.8

Introduced at 95 minutes to reinforce the defence for extra time, making clearances under pressure in the penalty area.

Ardon Jashari

5.9

Came on at 96 minutes in central midfield, firing a shot over and trying to provide energy.

Rubén Vargas

5.6

Brought on at 115 minutes for a final attacking push but had minimal involvement in the closing stages.