Live Coverage: Argentina and Switzerland Battle for Final Semifinal Spot

Argentina and Switzerland are set to clash in the final quarter-final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

These two nations have been among the most captivating teams at the North American World Cup, consistently delivering thrilling performances. The reigning champions, Argentina, navigated their group stage with ease, securing victories against Algeria (3-0), Austria (2-0), and Jordan (3-1). However, the knockout rounds proved more challenging than anticipated. The "Gauchos" narrowly escaped an extra-time scare against the surprising Cape Verde, winning 3-2, and then had to overcome a two-goal deficit with just 11 minutes remaining against Egypt to secure another 3-2 victory.

The "Crusaders" stumbled in their opening group match, drawing 1-1 with Qatar. They then showcased a dominant performance against Bosnia and Herzegovina, winning 4-1, and clinched the group with a 2-1 victory over co-hosts Canada in their final match. Similar to their upcoming opponents, the resilient Europeans faced a tough path in the knockout stages. They defeated Algeria 2-0 in the Round of 16, but their match against Colombia remained goalless after 120 minutes. The tie was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout, where Murat Yakin's squad emerged victorious with a 4-3 win.

The winner of this quarter-final will face the victor of the match between England and Norway, who played their fixture earlier tonight, for a spot in the final.

The Argentina vs. Switzerland match is one of the games being held in the United States. The Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, will host the encounter. This match, along with all 104 games of the 2026 World Cup, can be watched live on bnt.sportal.bg.

ARGENTINA - SWITZERLAND

2026 WORLD CUP, KNOCKOUT STAGE, QUARTER-FINAL

STARTING LINEUPS

ARGENTINA:
HEAD COACH: Lionel Scaloni

SWITZERLAND:
HEAD COACH: Murat Yakin

KICK-OFF: July 12, 2026 (Sunday) | 4:00 AM ET
STADIUM: "Arrowhead Stadium", Kansas City (Missouri, USA)
REFEREE: João Pinheiro (Portugal)