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Messi leads Argentina in World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Messi leads Argentina in World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland

Summary

Lionel Messi and Argentina face Switzerland in the quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday. Argentina has achieved five victories in the tournament thus far, with Messi contributing eight goals and recently overcoming challenging knockout matches against Cape Verde and Egypt. The team seeks to extend their unbeaten streak to 12 World Cup games, maintaining a chance for a consecutive championship win. Switzerland, aiming for their first World Cup semi-final, advanced by defeating Algeria and Colombia on penalties. The outcome of this match will determine who faces either Norway or England in the next round.

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By the Numbers

•Messi has scored in every World Cup match this tournament.
•Argentina is unbeaten in 11 World Cup games.
•Switzerland is one win away from their first semi-final.
•The match takes place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
•Argentina faces tough competition from a well-drilled Swiss side.

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11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Can ageless Messi keep delivering for Argentina at World Cup?

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi has scored in every World Cup match so far, but after two gruelling knockout ties, will age finally catch up with the 39-year-old in the quarter-final against Switzerland?Saturday's quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium will take him back to the scene of his hat-trick in Argentina's first match of the 2026 tournament.
— Yahoo Sports

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