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Switzerland allows late-night viewing for World Cup quarter-final match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:03 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Switzerland allows late-night viewing for World Cup quarter-final match
Summary

Switzerland's first men's World Cup quarter-final in 72 years takes place against Argentina on Sunday at 3 am Swiss time. To accommodate fans, authorities are extending bar opening times in Zurich, Basel, and Bern. Indoor viewing will be permitted in Chur bars that usually close by 3 am, and a public viewing event is planned in Locarno. This unique match will be Switzerland's first quarter-final appearance since the 1954 World Cup.

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By the Numbers
  • •Match against Argentina kicks off at 3 am Swiss time on Sunday.
  • •Switzerland last reached this stage during the 1954 World Cup.
  • •Bars in major cities will stay open late for the match.
  • •Public viewing planned in Locarno during overnight hours.
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  • 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Switzerland extends opening times for rare World Cup quarter-final
What they're saying
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Switzerland's first men's World Cup quarter-final appearance in 72 years has prompted exceptional measures, with authorities extending bar opening times in Zurich, Basel and across the canton of Bern. The match against defending champions Argentina in Kansas City kicks off at 3 am Swiss time (0100 GMT) on Sunday.

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