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Argentina vs. Switzerland live score, result, highlights from 2026 World Cup quarterfinal game

Nairavoice · Jul 11, 2026 · Updated Jul 12, 2026 · 5 min read

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Argentina and Switzerland meet in the quarterfinal of the 2026 World Cup. La Albiceleste endured quite a test in its Round of 16 tilt against Egypt, rallying from two goals down to cut down the Pharaohs, 3-2.

Lionel Messi has been his usual talismanic self, tallying a tournament-high eight goals thus far. The Argentine supernova has scored in every game he has played in thus far. He’ll look to keep his hot run of form going against the Swiss, who survived a daunting penalty shootout against Colombia to advance to the quarterfinals for the third time in their history.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Argentina vs. Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Follow below for results from the quarterfinal match in Kansas City.

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Argentina vs. Switzerland score

Location: Kansas City
Referee: Joao Pinheiro

Projected starting lineups:

Argentina (4-1-3-2, right to left): 23. E. Martinez (GK) — 26. N. Molina, 13. C. Romero, 6. L. Martinez, 3. N. Tagliafico — 5. L. Paredes — 7. R. De Paul, 20. A. Mac Allister, 24. E. Fernandez — 10. L. Messi, 9. J. Alvarez

Switzerland (4-2-3-1, right to left): 1. G. Kobel (GK) — 6. D. Zakaria, 4. N. Elvedi, 5. M. Akanji, 13. R. Rodriguez — 8. R. Freuler, 10. G. Xhaka — 11. D. Ndoye, 22. F. Rieder, 15. D. Sow — 9. B. Embolo

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Argentina vs. Switzerland live updates, highlights from 2026 World Cup quarterfinal

(All times ET)

11′: Mac Allister’s header gives Argentina lead

9:10 p.m.: GOALLLLLLL!!! Mac Allister opens the scoring, connecting with Messi’s corner and heading the effort into the corner of the net!

ARGENTINA TAKES THE EARLY LEAD 🇦🇷

Alexis Mac Allister heads it home off the Messi corner! pic.twitter.com/lLgLn6lc4I

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 12, 2026

Argentina 1, Switzerland 0

9:00 p.m.: We are officially in action!

Pregame

8:59 p.m.: Here we go! Argentina and Switzerland is underway here at Arrowhead!

8:45 p.m.: Plenty of Argentina supporters in attendance for tonight’s contest. Looks like the concourses will feature a distinctly pro-La Albiceleste disposition.

8:30 p.m.: We’re about 30 minutes from kickoff here at Arrowhead Stadium. Messi and Argentina are heavily favored in this one, particularly with Manzambi missing out due to injury. Then again, shockers have found a home at this year’s tournament. Switzerland’s best bet? Attacking with pace. Perhaps that could explain Sow’s selection in tonight’s tilt.

7:45 p.m.: Here’s a look at starting lineups for tonight’s contest. Plenty of star-power in the Argentine ranks, with Alvarez retaining his place up top. Switzerland, meanwhile, switches things up slightly in attack, with Rieder moving into the No. 10 role and Djibril Sow coming in on the left flank. Jashari will drop to the bench for this one.

🇦🇷 ARGENTINA vs SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭

Starting XI’s confirmed! ✅ pic.twitter.com/fgpQFNqPXe

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) July 11, 2026

7:00 p.m.: Granit Xhaka endured a challenging showcase in Switzerland’s penalty shootout win over Colombia. He will look for a better outing in this one.

6:00 p.m.: Alvarez got the start last time out and failed to do much to test Egypt’s backline. Will Lionel Scaloni look towards Lautaro Martínez, who provided the game-winning assist to Enzo Fernandez in Argentina’s triumph? Only time will tell…

5:10 p.m.: Messi has been Argentina’s most prolific attacker thus far. He’ll look to continue his rich run of scoring on Saturday and score in his ninth straight World Cup match.

4:30 p.m.: Johan Manzambi’s absence will be a huge loss to Switzerland, who will look to reproduce what Cape Verde and Egypt showcased in their Round of 32 and Round of 16 tilts with La Albiceleste: they’re susceptible to fast-paced transitions.

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How to watch Argentina vs. Switzerland in World Cup

What channel is Argentina vs. Switzerland on today?

TV channel: FOX
Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

Argentina vs. Switzerland will be broadcast on FOX in the United States, with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.

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Argentina vs. Switzerland start time

Date: Saturday, July 11
Time: 9 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. PT

Argentina vs. Switzerland kicks off Saturday, July 11, at 9 p.m. ET at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Here’s how that time translates around the world:

TimeTV ChannelStreamingUSA21:00 ETFox, Telemundofubo, PeacockCanada21:00 ETTSN 1, RDS (French)TSN site/app,
RDS appUK01:00 BSTBBC OneBBC iPlayer, BBC Sport websiteAustralia11:00 AESTSBSSBS On DemandIndia05:00 ISTSports 18Voot, JioTV

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World Cup 2026 knockouts schedule

Quarterfinals

DateTime (ET)MatchLocationThu, Jul. 94 p.m.QF1: France 2, Morocco 0Gillette Stadium (Foxboro, MA)Fri, Jul. 103 p.m.QF2: Spain 2, Belgium 1SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)Sat, Jul. 115 p.m.QF3: Norway vs. EnglandHard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL)Sat, Jul. 119 p.m.QF4: Argentina vs. SwitzerlandArrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)

Semifinals

DateTime (ET)MatchLocationTue, Jul. 143 p.m.SF1: Spain vs. FranceAT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)Wed, Jul. 153 p.m.SF2: Winner, QF3 vs. Winner, QF4Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)