​Argentina vs. Switzerland live score, result, and highlights from the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, originally published by The Sporting News. The Sporting News is listed as a preferred source. The two teams meet in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals as Argentina, known as La Albiceleste, faced a tough Round of 16 against Egypt, coming from two goals down to win 3-2. Lionel Messi has been in peak form, scoring eight goals in the tournament—the most so far—and finding the net in every match he has played to date. He aims to extend his hot streak against a Swiss side that barely advanced to the quarterfinals after surviving a difficult penalty shootout against Colombia, marking Switzerland’s third appearance in the knockout stage in their history. The Sporting News has live updates and highlights for Argentina vs. Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Scroll down for the latest results from the Kansas City quarterfinal.
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Location: Kansas City
Referee: Joao Pinheiro
Projected starting lineups:
Argentina (4-1-3-2, right to left): 23. E. Martinez (GK) — 26. N. Molina, 13. C. Romero, 6. L. Martinez, 3. N. Tagliafico — 5. L. Paredes — 7. R. De Paul, 20. A. Mac Allister, 24. E. Fernandez — 10. L. Messi, 22. L. Martinez
Switzerland (4-2-3-1, right to left): 1. G. Kobel (GK) — 6. D. Zakaria, 4. N. Elvedi, 5. M. Akanji, 13. R. Rodriguez — 8. R. Freuler, 10. G. Xhaka — 11. D. Ndoye, 14. A. Jashari, 22. F. Rieder — 9. B. Embolo
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(All times ET) Updates will begin closer to the 9 p.m. ET kickoff.
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TV channel: FOX in the United States
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Date and kickoff details:
Date: Saturday, July 11
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. PT
Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
World time conversions around the globe:
USA 21:00 ET • UK 01:00 BST • Canada 21:00 ET
Streaming availability and regional rights may vary by location.