The final quarter-final match of the 2026 World Cup is set to kick off, featuring the defending champions. Argentina is going up against Switzerland tonight, July 11, in Kansas City.
Argentina made their way to this stage after a dramatic comeback against Egypt in the round of 16. They initially found themselves down 1-0 until Lionel Messi netted the equalizer with just minutes to spare. Enzo Fernandes then clinched victory for Argentina in stoppage time, making it an exhilarating finish.
Switzerland faced their own challenges getting to the quarter-finals. Their match against Colombia also went into overtime. Despite a scoreless regulation and extra time, Switzerland triumphed through penalties, scoring four times compared to Colombia’s three.
Argentina vs Switzerland: Quick Facts
- Match: 2026 FIFA World Cup, Quarterfinals
- Date: July 11th, 9 PM Eastern Time
- Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Broadcast: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: DIRECTV (Free trial available)
The winning team tonight will move on to Atlanta to face either Norway or England in the semi-finals on July 15.
Match Start Time
Tonight’s match begins at 9 PM ET.
How to Watch for Free
If you don’t have access to cable or an antenna, you can stream the game for free via a live TV streaming service. Personally, I find DIRECTV quite reliable for watching live sports without a hitch. They currently offer a 5-day free trial, which is pretty great if you’re looking to save on your first month.
Argentina’s World Cup Results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Algeria (Group J) | Argentina 3 – Algeria 0 |
| Austria (Group J) | Argentina 2 – Austria 0 |
| Jordan (Group J) | Argentina 3 – Jordan 1 |
| Cape Verde (Round 32) | Argentina 3 – Cape Verde 2 |
| Egypt (Round of 16) | Argentina 3 – Egypt 2 |
Switzerland’s World Cup Results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Qatar (Group B) | 1-1 Draw |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B) | Switzerland 4 – Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 |
| Canada (Group B) | Switzerland 2 – Canada 1 |
| Algeria (Round 32) | Switzerland 2 – Algeria 0 |
| Colombia (Round of 16) | 0-0 Draw, Switzerland won 4-3 on penalties |
Argentina’s World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Juan Musso
- Geronimo Lulli
- Emiliano Martinez
Defenders:
- Nicholas Tagliafico
- Gonzalo Montiel
- Lisandro Martinez
- Cristian Romero
- Nicolas Otamendi
- Facundo Medina
- Nahuel Molina
Midfielders:
- Renandro Parade
- Rodrigo De Paul
- Valentin Barco
- Giovani Lo Celso
- Exequiel Palacios
- Thiago Almada
- Alexis Mac Allister
- Enzo Fernandez
Forwards:
- Julian Alvarez
- Lionel Messi (Captain)
- Nico Gonzalez
- Giuliano Simeone
- Nico Pass
- Jose Manuel Lopez
- Lautaro Martinez
Switzerland’s World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Gregor Korbel
- Yvon Mvogo
- Marvin Keller
Defenders:
- Milo Muhaim
- Sylvan Widmer
- Nico Elvedi
- Manuel Akanji
- Eli Comert
- Aurel Amenda
- Luca Jaquez
Midfielders:
- Denis Zachariah
- Remo Freuler
- Johan Manzambi
- Granit Xhaka (Captain)
- Aldon Jashari
- Jibril Sow
- Christian Fasnacht
- Ruben Vargas
- Michelle Aebisher
- Fabian Reader
Forwards:
- Briel Embolo
- Dan Ndoye
- Noah Okafor
- Zeki Amdouni
- Cedric Itten
