Lionel Messi and Argentina Play Upstart Switzerland in World Cup Quarterfinals at Arrowhead Stadium
Messi has scored eight goals and set the World Cup career record as Argentina seek to defend their title against a disciplined Switzerland side.
- On Saturday, Argentina faces Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, seeking to extend an 11-game unbeaten World Cup streak in the quarter-final.
- Lionel Messi, 39, enters with eight goals as Lionel Scaloni's squad survived grueling knockout ties against Cape Verde and Egypt to reach this stage.
- Murat Yakin's Swiss team advanced past Algeria and Colombia; attacking midfielder Johan Manzambi, who scored three times, remains doubtful due to injury.
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan alleged "external pressure" influenced referees, though FIFA chief Pierluigi Collina dismissed the claim; midfielder Enzo Fernandez said the side "never gives up no matter the difficulties and adversity."
- The winner faces either Norway or England in Miami's semi-final, as captain Granit Xhaka stated for Switzerland, "anything is possible at this level, in elite football.
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The Argentina vs Switzerland duel in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 08.00 WIB.
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