World Cup 2026 quarter-final action concludes in the early hours of Sunday morning as holders Argentina face Switzerland. With the winners set to face the victors of the Norway vs England tie in the semi-final, it’s a fixture that may be of interest to Three Lions supporters come full-time in Miami.
Match Preview
Argentina, the reigning world champions, face another tricky test in defence of their crown as Switzerland arrive in Kansas City unbeaten so far and on the back of eliminating South American opposition in Colombia on penalties last time out. Lionel Scaloni’s side, meanwhile, survived an almighty scare against Cape Verde in the round of 32 before battling back from 2-0 down with just 11 minutes to go to defeat Egypt 3-2 with an astonishing last-16 comeback in Atlanta.
Lionel Messi has been the catalyst for Argentina’s run to the quarter-final and he will be out to take back control of a star-studded World Cup Golden Boot race after slipping behind Kylian Mbappe after France’s win over Morocco on Thursday night.
Head-to-Head History
Argentina and Switzerland have twice met at a World Cup, most recently 12 years ago in Brazil when Angel Di Maria, off a Messi assist, scored the only goal of the game in the 118th minute. Which way will this one go? Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the match...
Match Details
What time is Argentina vs Switzerland? Argentina vs Switzerland is scheduled for a 2am BST kick-off in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026. The match will take place at the Kansas City Stadium.
How to Watch for Free
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV1, with coverage starting at 1.15am BST. Live stream: UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via the ITVX app or the ITV website. Free highlights: World Cup highlights are available on FIFA’s official YouTube channel, along with BBC iPlayer / ITVX app and their websites.
