Argentina vs Switzerland: World Cup quarterfinal - Messi, prediction, news
Argentina is set to face Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals in Kansas City. The match follows Argentina's challenging knockout stage performance and Switzerland's historic return to the quarterfinal round.
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina faces Breel Embolo’s Switzerland for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info If Lionel Messi scores against Switzerland, he will regain the lead in the Golden Boot race [Thomas Coex/AFP] By Manasi Pathak Published On 11 Jul 2026 11 Jul 2026 Three wins to go. How can your team reach the final and win the World Cup 2026? Click here to find out.
Who : Argentina vs Switzerland What : FIFA World Cup 2026 – Quarterfinal Where : Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, the United States When : Saturday at 8pm (01:00 GMT on Sunday) How to follow : We will have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 22:00 GMT before our live text commentary stream.
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