Argentina vs Switzerland: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Holders’ grip on World Cup trophy may be loosening after scares in both knockout matches

After cruising through the group phase, winning all three games and Lionel Messi rolling back the years, doubts are starting to creep in regarding Argentina’s ability to go all the way again.

The knockout phase has proven difficult for the reigning world champions. They survived an almighty scare against tournament debutants Cape Verde before fighting back from 2-0 down against Egypt in the last-16 to avoid a shock elimination.

Switzerland, meanwhile, overcame South American opposition in the last round as they beat Colombia on penalties to reach a World Cup quarter-final for the first time since 1954.

Like Argentina, the Swiss are also unbeaten at the World Cup 2026 and should feel positive about their chances of making history by progressing to a first-ever semi-final where England or Norway will lie in wait.

Argentina vs Switzerland is scheduled for a 2am BST kick-off on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

The match will take place at the Kansas City Stadium.

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.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Free highlights: World Cup highlights are available on FIFA’s official YouTube channel, along with BBC iPlayer / ITVX app and their websites.

Argentina vs Switzerland team news

Argentina emerged from the Egypt game with no fresh injury concerns, but Lionel Scaloni may want to tweak the formation as the diamond system didn’t quite work.

In attack, Lautaro Martinez could be rewarded for his stoppage time assist for Enzo Fernandez’s winner with a start alongside Messi as Julian Alvarez makes way.

Lautaro Martinez could earn an immediate recall for Argentina

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Argentina squad

Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Valentin Barco, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolas Gonzalez, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez

Forwards: Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Thiago Almada, Giuliano Simeone, Nicolas Paz, Jose Manuel Lopez, Lautaro Martinez

Switzerland also have a fully fit squad for the quarter-final tie, though after playing extra-time and then penalties against Colombia, it will be a case of Murat Yakin checking as to whether there are any tired legs.

Ruben Vargas scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Colombia

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Switzerland squad

Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel, Yvon Mvogo, Marvin Keller

Defenders: Miro Muheim, Silvan Widmer, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez, Eray Comert, Aurele Amenda, Luca Jaquez

Midfielders: Denis Zakaria, Remo Freuler, Johan Manzambi, Granit Xhaka, Ardon Jashari, Djibril Sow, Michel Aebischer, Fabian Rieder

Forwards: Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, Christian Fassnacht, Ruben Vargas, Noah Okafor, Zeki Amdouni, Cedric Itten

Argentina vs Switzerland prediction

While Argentina deserve credit for their comeback against Egypt, you do begin to wonder if these performances against the lower-ranked nations are sustainable.

The Swiss are a difficult team to beat and, with nothing to lose and everything to gain, are even more of a dangerous opponent for the world champions.

We expect another slog for Argentina with Messi dragging them to victory once more.

Argentina to win, 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Argentina wins: 5

Switzerland wins: 0

Draws: 2

Argentina vs Switzerland match odds