2026 World Cup (quarter-final): date, time and TV channels for Argentina vs Switzerland

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Find all the essential information about the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland: date, kick-off time, stadium, broadcast channels, streaming platforms, and the head-to-head history between these two sides.

All eyes will be on Kansas City Stadium, the stage for a hotly anticipated showdown between Argentina and Switzerland in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

The United States, Canada and Mexico are jointly hosting the 23rd edition of the World Cup, with the final set for July 19.

Reigning world champions Argentina approach this clash in high spirits after a string of convincing performances. La Albiceleste booked their spot in the quarter-finals by edging out Egypt (3-2) and continue their campaign determined to defend their world crown.

On the other side, Switzerland punched their ticket to the last eight by eliminating Colombia on penalties after a goalless draw (0-0). The Nati reach this stage of the competition for the first time since the 1954 edition.

Additionally, FIFA’s Referees Committee has appointed Portugal’s João Pinheiro to officiate this encounter. He will be assisted by compatriots Bruno Jesus and Luciano Maia, while Canadian Drew Fischer takes on the role of fourth official. His fellow countryman Michael Barwegen will serve as reserve referee.

What time does Argentina vs Switzerland kick off?

The quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland will be played overnight from Saturday, July 11 to Sunday, July 12. Kick-off is set for 01:00 GMT at Kansas City Stadium in Missouri, United States.

Which channels are broadcasting Argentina vs Switzerland?

The 2026 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland will be broadcast on the following channels:

AFN Sports HD

América Peru HD

Antena 1 Romania HD

Antena Play Live ($/geo/R)

Arena Premium 1 Srbija HD

Arena Sport 1 BiH HD

Arena Sport 1 Slovenija HD

Azam Sports 2 HD

Azam Sports 4 HD

BarTV Mundial HD

beIN Connect FRANCE

beIN Connect MENA HD

beIN Sports France 1 HD

beIN Sports MENA 4K UHD

beIN Sports MENA Max 5 HD

beIN Sports MENA Max 6 HD

BNT 1 Bulgaria HD

BNT 3 Bulgaria HD

ChileVision

CT Sport Czech HD

CTV Canada HD

DAZN España ($/geo/R)

DAZN Italia ($/geo/R)

DAZN Mundial Espana HD

DR TV ($/geo/R)

DR1 Dansk HD

ERT 2 Sport Hellas HD

Fast Sports [online] ($/geo/R)

Fast Sports TV Armenia

Fox Sports USA 4K

Fox TV USA 4K

Fox TV USA HD

Fussball.TV1 UHD

Futbol TV Uzbekistan

Go3 World Cup Baltics ($/geo/R)

HRT 2 Hrvatska HD

ITV 1 England HD

ITV X (geo/R)

JOJ Play ($/geo/R)

KTRK Sport

La Nouvelle Chaîne Ivorienne

M4 Sport Hungary HD

Mafken TV Zambia

Magenta Sport ($/geo/R)

MATCH! TV [online] ($/geo/R)

Megogo Futbol 2 ($/geo/R)

Megogo Sport Ukraine HD

MTV 3 Suomi HD

MTV Katsomon+ ($/geo/R)

MTV Urheilu 1 Suomi HD

New World Sport 1 Mauritius

NOW Sports HK 4K 616

NPO 1 4K UHD

NPO 1 Nederland HD

NRK 1 Norge HD

NRK TV ($/geo/R)

Persiana Sport HD

Persiana Sports 2 HD

Play RTS Sport (geo/R)

PTV Sports

RDS Canada

RSI La 2 Switzerland HD

RTBF Tipik Belgium

RTK 1 Kosovo HD

RTS 1 Serbia HD

RTS 2 Switzerland HD

RTÉ 2 Ireland HD

RTÉ Player (geo/R)

Rustavi 2

Servus TV Austria HD

Setanta Sports 1 Georgia HD

Sigma TV Cyprus

Slovenija TV2 HD

Sport 24 In Flight HD

Sport TV Belarus

Sport TV5 Portugal HD

SRF Zwei Switzerland HD

STV Player (geo/R)

STV Scotland HD

STVR Šport Slovakia HD

Sun Sports TV Zambia

SuperSport 2 Albania HD

SuperSport Grandstand HD

SuperSport MáXimo 1 HD

SuperSport PSL HD

SVT 1 Sweden HD

Telemundo USA

Teletica 7

TRT 1 Turkey HD

TSN Canada 1 HD

TSN Canada 3 HD

TSN Canada 4 HD

TSN+ Canada ($/geo/R)

Turkmenistan Sport HD

TV Klan HD

TV Pública Argentina HD

TVP 1 Poland HD

TVP Sport Poland HD

UTV Northern Ireland HD

We Sport Moldova ($/geo/R)

Argentina vs Switzerland: head-to-head record

The numbers clearly favor Argentina. In seven meetings with Switzerland, La Albiceleste have never been beaten.

The record speaks for itself: five wins for Argentina and two draws, while the Nati have yet to claim victory against the world champions.

2026 World Cup: Argentina faces an inconvenient truth

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