What time is Argentina vs. Switzerland? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match

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Lionel Messi and the defending champions face a Switzerland side seeking its deepest World Cup run in more than 70 years when Argentina and Switzerland square off in the quarterfinals.

Switzerland has built its case on defense, conceding just three goals this tournament (the third-fewest among the remaining eight teams) behind the attacking trio of Johan Manzambi (three goals, two assists), Breel Embolo (two goals, two assists) and Ruben Vargas (two goals, one assist).

The Swiss needed penalties to survive a scoreless 120 minutes against Colombia to reach this point. Argentina, by contrast, has been a scoring machine, tying France for the tournament lead with 14 goals before the quarterfinals began, with Messi’s eight leading the way as the 39-year-old chases another Golden Boot.

Lautaro Martinez, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero and Enzo Fernandez have each chipped in a goal as well. La Albiceleste arrive off consecutive nail-biters of their own, most recently a 3-2 win over Egypt sealed by three second-half goals.

The history between these two favors Argentina heavily; they’re 2-0 all-time against Switzerland, including a 1-0 win at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Argentina vs. Switzerland World Cup quarterfinal match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.

What time does Argentina vs. Switzerland kick off?

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 across the United States time zones:

DateKickoff timeEastern TimeSaturday, July 119 p.m.Central TimeSaturday, July 118 p.m.Mountain TimeSaturday, July 117 p.m.Pacific TimeSaturday, July 116 p.m.

Argentina vs. Switzerland live stream, TV channel

• 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.

The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, with new customers able to sign up for a FREE trial.

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World Cup schedule today

All times Eastern.

Saturday, July 11

• Norway vs. England (5 p.m.)
• Argentina vs. Switzerland (9 p.m.)

MORE:Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures

2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?

The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.

The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.

The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.

How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?

There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.

Can I stream the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.

What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?

In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.

When is the 2026 World Cup final?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.

What time do World Cup games start?

Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.