​Did Lionel Messi score today? Live updates, stats, and highlights from Argentina versus Switzerland originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a preferred source by clicking here. Lionel Messi and Argentina sit just two matches from defending their 2022 World Cup title, with the path to glory leading through European contender Switzerland.
Messi has repeatedly proven that he can carry Argentina deep into big tournaments. Late in the second half against Egypt in the Round of 16, Argentina trailed 2-0. After a single Messi assist and an ensuing goal, the comeback was triggered, culminating in a dramatic stoppage-time victory for the Argentines. A win over Switzerland would propel Messi and his teammates to the World Cup semifinals, where they would face either Norway or England.
Heading into the quarterfinals, Messi stands as the tournament’s standout scorer with eight goals through five matches. The Sporting News is tracking Messi’s goals, highlights, and live updates from the Argentina versus Switzerland quarterfinal. Here is everything you need to know about the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and 2022 World Cup champion’s extraordinary form in tonight’s match.
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This section will be updated as the match progresses. (All times are ET)
8:44 p.m. – Here comes Lionel Messi and Argentina. With a victory, La Albiceleste would advance back to consecutive World Cup semifinals, setting up a potential showdown with England.
TV channel: Fox
Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website
The match will be broadcast nationally in the United States on Fox, with streaming available through its platforms. Cord-cutters can watch via fubo.
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Date, Time, Match, Location
Thu, Jul. 9, 4 p.m. ET – QF1: France 2, Morocco 0 – Gillette Stadium (Foxboro, MA)
Fri, Jul. 10, 3 p.m. ET – QF2: Spain 2, Belgium 1 – SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
Sat, Jul. 11, 5 p.m. ET – QF3: Norway vs. England – Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL)
Sat, Jul. 11, 9 p.m. ET – QF4: Argentina vs. Switzerland – Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)
Date, Time, Match, Location
Tue, Jul. 14, 3 p.m. ET – SF1: France vs. Spain – AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)
Wed, Jul. 15, 3 p.m. ET – SF2: Winner QF3 vs. Winner QF4 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
Sat, Jul. 18, 5 p.m. ET – Loser SF1 vs. Loser SF2 – Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL)
Date, Time, Match, Location
Sun, Jul. 19, 3 p.m. ET – Winner SF1 vs. Winner SF2 – MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
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