​Lionel Messi and Argentina are still on course to defend their FIFA World Cup title as they prepare to take on Granit Xhaka and Switzerland in the quarterfinals. Argentina survived a tense group-stage run-in with Egypt, where they found themselves trailing 2-0 until the 79th minute. A momentum-shifting goal from Cristian Romero changed the tide for the Argentines, and in a spectacular finish, Messi struck in the 83rd minute followed by Enzo Fernández’s 92nd-minute strike to complete a dramatic comeback and push Argentina into the next round.
Switzerland endured their own nerve-wracking road to the quarters, edging Colombia in a dramatic penalties shootout after a goalless draw through regulation and extra time. Here’s what you need to know to watch the Argentina versus Switzerland quarterfinal on July 11.
You can watch Argentina versus Switzerland live with Fubo. Argentina and Switzerland will face off at 8:00 p.m. Central Time on Saturday, July 11, with the venue set at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The broadcast details for the match and surrounding coverage are as follows: Fox will carry the television broadcast, while streaming options include Fubo (free trial), the Fox Now app, and Peacock (Spanish). The event is part of a broader World Cup schedule in the United States, where Fox, Telemundo, and FS1 hold exclusive rights to World Cup games. Additional streaming options for related matches, such as Norway versus England, include Fubo (free trial), the Fox Now app, and Peacock (Spanish).
For context, Argentina’s odds entering the match sit around -145, with a +260 line for a draw and roughly +425 for an upset by Switzerland, according to BetMGM as of midweek before kickoff. The total goals over/under typically centers around 2.5, reflecting the potential for a tight, high-stakes contest between two teams accustomed to pressure-filled knockout-stage play.
The lineup expectations feature both sides fielding their usual star power and depth. Argentina, led by goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, will likely deploy a strong defensive line anchored by Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, and Nicolás Tagliafico, with Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, and Alexis Mac Allister supplying midfield balance. Enzo Fernández is anticipated to reprise a crucial creative role behind a front line featuring Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez, with Messi once again carrying the responsibility of unlocking Switzerland’s defense.
Switzerland’s structure is expected to blend solidity at the back with the creative impetus of players like Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler through the middle, while Breel Embolo provides the focal point in attack. Key defensive contributors such as Ricardo Rodríguez and Nico Elvedi are anticipated to anchor a unit that will need to stay compact against Argentina’s attacking options.
The match schedule rounds out with other related fixtures. The Norway versus England game is scheduled to be broadcast on Fox. In the United States, all World Cup games have rights arrangements with Fox, Telemundo and FS1, with streaming available through Fubo (free trial), the Fox One App, and Peacock (Spanish). The clock for these games is given in Central Time (CT), consistent with the tournament’s standard time zone practice.
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This matchup marks another chapter in a World Cup narrative defined by late-game drama, tactical chess matches, and the resilience of teams prepared to overturn the odds on football’s biggest stage. As Argentina aims to extend their possession-heavy, high-press approach while Switzerland looks to sustain discipline and counter-attacking precision, fans can expect a clash that tests both teams’ strategic depth and individual brilliance. The quarterfinals are here, and Argentina’s pursuit of back-to-back World Cup glory hangs in the balance as they face a determined Swiss side in Kansas City.