Argentina faces Switzerland in World Cup quarterfinal in Kansas City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:59 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Argentina takes on Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday at Kansas City Stadium in Missouri. Argentina, the reigning champions, advanced after a hard-fought 3-2 win against Cape Verde and a controversial 3-2 comeback against Egypt. Switzerland reaches the quarters for the first time in 72 years, having topped Group B and defeating Colombia in the round of 16 via penalties. Both teams aim to secure a spot in the semifinals, with Lionel Messi leading Argentina's charge as he seeks to add to his tournament tally.
- •Match set for Saturday at 8pm local time.
- •Argentina has a history of defeating Switzerland in World Cups.
- •Messi scored in all of Argentina's matches so far.
- •Switzerland reached quarters after a penalty shootout win.
- •Argentina struggled in recent knockout matches.
- 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina vs Switzerland: World Cup quarterfinal – Messi, prediction, news
"Lionel Messi’s Argentina faces Breel Embolo’s Switzerland for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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