Rodrigo De Paul

Analysis: De Paul registered one cross and two interceptions across his 85 minutes in Saturday's 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland before being replaced as coach Lionel Scaloni made changes heading into extra time, pressing intensity throughout a match that Switzerland's ten-man defensive organization made extraordinarily difficult to unlock. The midfielder completed 31 passes and was part of the collective midfield effort that kept Switzerland's counter-attacking threat minimal after Breel Embolo's red card.

Jul 8, 2026

Four crosses against Egypt

De Paul registered one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 win versus Egypt.

Analysis: De Paul registered one shot, four crosses (one accurate), two chances created, one interception and one tackle across his 66 minutes in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Egypt before being replaced by Lautaro Martinez as coach Lionel Scaloni looked to change the dynamic with his side 0-2 down, a substitution that allowed Lionel Messi to shift to the right wing and find the breathing space that produced all three goals of the comeback. The midfielder was therefore not on the pitch to witness the turnaround he had contributed to building, with his removal proving the tactical decision that ultimately unlocked Argentina's comeback in the closing stages.