Can the World Cup ride continue for Lionel Messi or will Switzerland pull off an all-time upset?Defending champion Argentina heads into Saturday’s quarterfinal against Switzerland in Kansas City after needing a high-wire act to win each of its last two knockout games.Lionel Scaloni’s squad survived a scare against Egypt, erasing a 2-0 deficit in the final minutes to escape with a 3-2 win. Messi, who leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals, remains the World Cup’s main event, but Argentina’s defense has looked vulnerable.Stay tuned for live updates:Where to watch Argentina vs SwitzerlandTV channel: FoxLive streaming: Fubo or the Fox One AppSpanish language: Telemundo and PeacockWatch every World Cup game with FuboArgentina vs Switzerland to extra time!Argentina is heading into extra time for the third match in a row, unable to find a winner against 10-man Switzerland for the last 20 minutes.Messi fires just wide!Lionel Messi fired with his right foot from the top of the penalty area in the 92nd minute, coming just inches wide to the far post.Nine minutes of stoppage timeArgentina will get nine minutes to score a winner before regular time ends.Into the final 10 minutes: ARG 1, SUI 1Down a man, Switzerland has dropped into a five-man back line and has to survive an Argentina onslaught to close out regular time.Red card! Embolo sent offSwitzerland's Breel Embolo was given a second yellow card after a VAR review deemed him to have dived.Messi and Argentina will play with a man advantage for the final 20 minutes of regulation – and possibly beyond.Switzerland goal! Tied up in KCSwitzerland stunned Argentina in the 67th minute with Dan Ndoye scoring past Emi Martinez.56th minute: ARG 1, SUI 0This game feels like a letdown after Argentina's high-octane thrillers in its previous two games, but there's still more than a half hour left for drama in Kansas City.Switzerland has scored seven of its nine goals at this World Cup in the second half.Argentina defense working hardLisandro Martinez made a last-ditch tackle to block a shot in the 50th minute at the end of a Switzerland move, but the flag was up for offside.Second half begins in Kansas CityArgentina enters the second period leading 1-0.HALFTIME: Argentina 1, Switzerland 0Argentina olds a 1-0 lead in Kansas City courtesy of Alexis Mac Allister's goal in the 10th minute. The defending champions are just 45 minutes away from a semifinal date with England.Patrick Mahomes watching Messi at ArrowheadSwitzerland not backing down after goalThe Swiss have remained positive since falling behind and have applied pressure on Argentina in its own penalty area in the 34th minute.Argentina up 1-0 entering hydration breakArgentina has been pushing for a second in Kansas City as we reach the game's unofficial quarter mark.A real veteranThe video board has several times shown a woman with a sign reading "I've lived through every World Cup" That would put the Argentina fan born in 1930, the year of the first World Cup, at the latest. The next World Cup will take place in 2030, with matches in Uruguay - where the first tournament took place - Argentina and Paraguay to celebrate the centennial before the rest of the tournament is contested in Spain, Portugal and MoroccoAlexis Mac Allister goal! ARG 1, SUI 0Argentina takes 1-0 lead in the 10th minute on Alexis Mac Allister's absolutely perfect looping header from Lionel Messi's corner kick.How will Switzerland respond?Argentina's black armbands honor a legendKANSAS CITY, MO — Argentina is sporting black armbands in its World Cup quarterfinal match against Swizterland, mourning the loss of a player with an outsized impact on the sport of soccer.The Argentine Football Association requested FIFA for permission to wear the armbands as a gesture of mourning for Antonio Rattin, who died at age 89 after a suspected stroke, according to his family.That permission was granted, with players able to put the black band around the white sleeves of their primary jersey in Saturday night's final eight matchup.Argentina vs Switzerland kicks off in Kansas City!We're underway in this World Cup quarterfinal with the winner moving on to face England.What time is Argentina vs Switzerland game?The matchup kicks off at 9 p.m. ET.Switzerland's XI is announced, and their anthem plays as wellIt's tougher to hear the Switzerland song, but we get the Swiss XI as well and their song.Argentina's XI is announced, and the Cumbia de los Trapos playsThe fans are now singing along with the 2000 Yerba Brava anthem "Cumbia de los Trapos", which is about a fan who always goes to see his team heading to the stadium with his friends.It's also the song Argentina plays after a victory, so Albiceleste fans will hope they're singing it again here in about two hours and change.Messi gets cheers at Kansas City StadiumLionel Messi is shown on the big screen here at the stadium typically known as Arrowhead Stadium, and he gets a big roar.This is the second time Messi and Co. have played at this facility in the World Cup, but they've become well-known in the market, with their base camp hotel in north Kansas City and their training in Kansas City, Kan.Argentina lineup todayArgentina's starting lineup is unchanged from the round of 16 win over Egypt:GK: Dibu MartinezDF: Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolás TagliaficoMF: Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac AllisterFW: Lionel Messi, Julian AlvarezSwitzerland lineup todayGoalkeeper: Gregor KobelDefenders: Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo RodriguezMidfield: Denis Zakaria, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka (C), Djibril Sow, Fabian RiederAttack: Breel Embolo, Dan NdoyeFIFA World Cup stats, Golden Boot race8 goals - Lionel Messi, Argentina 🇦🇷8 goals - Kylian Mbappe, France 🇫🇷7 goals - Erling Haaland, Norway🇳🇴6 goals - Harry Kane, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿6 goals – Jude Bellingham, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿5 goals - Ousmane Dembele, France 🇫🇷Where is Argentina vs Switzerland game today?The quarterfinal match is being held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.Argentina vs Switzerland prediction, expert picksSeth Vertelney: Argentina 1-1 Switzerland (Argentina wins on penalties)They can't keep getting away with it, right? Argentina has barely escaped Cape Verde and Egypt in the knockout round, and an organized Swiss side should take them to the limit. In the end, Messi and Co. advance on penalties.Jon Arnold: Argentina 2-0 SwitzerlandArgentina certainly hasn't been making it easy on itself or on star attacker Lionel Messi. Yet, stylistically this game may look more like the group match against Austria than the Cape Verde or Egypt contests. Advantage, Argentina.Jesse Yomtov: Argentina 3-0 SwitzerlandAfter being gifted the win against Egypt, Argentina bounces back with a big win in its incredibly easy path to the semifinal.Victoria Hernandez: Argentina 2-1 SwitzerlandI don't think Argentina is going to repeat its title, but I also don't think Switzerland is the one who is going to knock out Lionel Messi, especially without Johan Manzambi. La Albiceleste survives one more round.Argentina vs Switzerland live odds2026 FIFA World Cup bracketRound of 16July 4: France def Paraguay - PhiladelphiaJuly 4: Morocco def Canada - HoustonJuly 5: Norway def Brazil - East RutherfordJuly 5: England def Mexico - Mexico CityJuly 6: Spain def Portugal - ArlingtonJuly 6: Belgium def USA - SeattleJuly 7: Argentina def Egypt - AtlantaJuly 7: Switzerland def Colombia - VancouverQuarterfinalsJuly 9: France def Morocco - FoxboroughJuly 10: Spain vs. Belgium - InglewoodJuly 11: Norway vs. England - MiamiJuly 11: Argentina vs. Switzerland - Kansas CitySemifinalsJuly 14: France vs. Spain - ArlingtonJuly 15: Norway/England vs. Argentina/Switzerland - AtlantaFinalJuly 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New JerseyWhat team is Messi on?Lionel Messi plays his club ball for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.How old is Messi?Lionel Messi is 39 years old and celebrated his birthday during this World Cup.What time is Argentina vs Switzerland Pacific Time?Saturday’s World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Pacific Time.World Cup winners list2022: Argentina2018: France2014: Germany2010: Spain2006: Italy2002: Brazil1998: France1994: Brazil1990: West Germany1986: Argentina1982: Italy1978: Argentina1974: West Germany1970: Brazil1966: England1962: Brazil1958: Brazil1954: West Germany1950: Uruguay1938: Italy1934: Italy1930: UruguayEnzo Fernandez teamArgentina midfielder Enzo Martinez plays for Chelsea in the English Premier League.Lionel Messi statsArgentina’s Lionel Messi has eight goals through five matches at the 2026 World Cup, breaking the all-time career World Cup scoring record in the process.Where is the 2034 World Cup?The 2034 FIFA World Cup wlll be held in Saudi Arabia.Alexis Mac Allister teamArgentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister plays for Liverpool and won a league title with the team in 2024-25.What time is Argentina game vs Switzerland CST?The Argentina vs. Switzerland World Cup quarterfinal kicks off at 8 p.m. Central Time.How many World Cups does Messi have?Lionel Messi has won the World Cup once, the 2022 edition in Qatar.Argentina reached the final in 2014, the third of Messi's six career World Cup appearances.Argentina game location todayArgentina's quarterfinal against Switzerland is being played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.What team is Cristian Romero on?Argentina defender Cristian Romero plays club soccer for Tottenham.Lautaro Martinez club teamArgentina's Lautaro Martinez plays for Inter Milan in Italy.World Cup extra time rules if game ends tiedIf a knockout stage game is tied the end of regulation, the match goes into 30 minutes of extra time (two 15-minute halves) and then penalty kicks if the game is still level after 120 minutes.How many World Cups has Messi played in?The 2026 World Cup is Lionel Messi's sixth appearance in the world's biggest tournament, making his debut at the 2006 edition in Germany.Granit Xhaka ageSwitzerland captain Granit Xhaka is 33 years old and spent the 2025-26 season with Sunderland in the English Premier League.What time does Argentina play PST?Argentina's game against Switzerland kicks off at 6 p.m. Pacific Time.When is World Cup final?The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be played Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.What happened to Xherdan Shaqiri?Xherdan Shaqiri played in four World Cups (2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022) for Switzerland but retired from the national team in 2024.Shaqiri, now 34, plays for Swiss club FC Basel.Where is the next World Cup? 2030 locationsThe 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina will also each host one match to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup.Emi Martinez teamArgentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez plays for Aston Villa in the English Premier League.