World Cup 2026 July 11: Argentina vs Switzerland Quarter-Final Preview (M100)
Updated 11 July 2026 — kickoff time confirmed by FIFA; bracket paths verified after the Round of 8.
The quarter-finals conclude tonight in Kansas City. Argentina vs Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium pits the defending champions against a side that has already won a penalty shootout in this tournament — with a semi-final date against the Norway–England winner on 15 July.
Match at a glance:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | M100 — Quarter-final |
| Fixture | 🇦🇷 Argentina vs Switzerland 🇨🇭 |
| Date | Saturday, 11 July 2026 |
| Kickoff | 22:00 local (Central) |
| Venue | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
Full schedule: World Cup 2026 calendar.
How Argentina and Switzerland Got Here
Both sides took very different paths through the Round of 8 on 7 July:
| Team | Round of 8 | Score | Standout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | vs Egypt (M95) | 3–2 | Messi 83' comeback in Atlanta |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | vs Colombia (M96) | 0–0 (4–3 pens) | Yann Sommer shootout heroics in Vancouver |
Argentina trailed Egypt 2–0 before Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi (his 8th goal of the tournament) and Enzo Fernández (90+2') completed a dramatic holders' comeback. Switzerland and Colombia played 120 goalless minutes at BC Place before Switzerland won 4–3 on penalties. Full reports: July 7 results.
Why This Quarter-Final Matters
- Messi at 8 goals — only Kylian Mbappé matches him in the Golden Boot race. Another strike in Kansas City keeps Argentina's talisman at the centre of the narrative.
- Switzerland's penalty pedigree — they eliminated Colombia from the spot and have Yann Sommer, one of the world's best shootout goalkeepers, between the posts.
- Argentina's comeback DNA — the Egypt win followed an extra-time thriller against Cape Verde in the Round of 16. The holders do not go quietly.
- The winner faces the Norway vs England winner in Match 102 on 15 July at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
Quarter-Final Context
| QF match | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| M97 | 9 Jul | ✅ France 2–0 Morocco |
| M98 | 10 Jul | Spain vs Belgium |
| M99 | 11 Jul | 🇳🇴 Norway vs 🏴 England — 18:00 Miami |
| M100 | 11 Jul | 🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇨🇭 Switzerland — tonight, 22:00 |
Run the bracket through the World Cup 2026 simulator to see championship odds shift after tonight's result.
How to Follow
- Live scores and reports: World Cup 2026 results center
- Full calendar: tournament schedule
- Messi profile: Lionel Messi World Cup 2026
- Earlier today: Norway vs England quarter-final preview at 18:00 in Miami (M99).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Argentina vs Switzerland today?
22:00 local (Central) on 11 July 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — Match 100.
Where is Argentina vs Switzerland World Cup 2026?
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri — the same venue that hosted Colombia's Round of 16 win over Ghana.
Who does the Argentina vs Switzerland winner play next?
The Norway vs England winner in Match 102 on 15 July 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
How did Argentina beat Egypt?
Argentina came from 2–0 down — Romero (79'), Messi (83') and Fernández (90+2') scored in the final 15 minutes. Final score: Argentina 3–2 Egypt.
Did Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties?
Yes — 0–0 after extra time at BC Place, Vancouver; Switzerland won the shootout 4–3 on 7 July 2026.
How many goals has Messi scored at World Cup 2026?
8 goals — level with Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot lead before today's quarter-finals.