Argentina vs Switzerland kicks off at 2am BST / 11am AEST on Sunday, July 12. That’s 9pm ET on Saturday, July 11 in the US.
How to watch Argentina vs Switzerland: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Lionel Messi eyes quarter-final progress
Lionel Messi’s Argentina will aim to make the most of their FIFA World Cup 2026 lifeline when they face Switzerland in Kansas City — and you can live stream the quarter-final around the world for free.
The reigning champions were on the brink of a shock exit when they trailed Egypt 2-0 with 11 minutes of their last-16 clash to go, but Messi stepped up to lead an extraordinary comeback. The Albiceleste skipper delivered an assist and a goal to restore parity, before Enzo Fernandez headed home a stoppage-time winner to snatch a 3-2 victory. Having also survived a scare in the last 32 against Cape Verde, Lionel Scaloni’s men will hope for a more straightforward assignment at Arrowhead Stadium, where they beat Algeria 3-0 in their opening game.
Switzerland have already made history just by reaching this stage, becoming their country’s first World Cup quarter-finalists since 1954 and winning a first knockout game since 1938. Murat Yakin’s side edged past Colombia on penalties in the last 16 following an uneventful 0-0 draw, the Nati’s second clean sheet in a row. They suffered the considerable blow of losing influential attacking midfielder Johan Manzambi to injury before the last-16 victory, putting the 20-year-old’s chances of playing any further part in the tournament in doubt.
So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Argentina vs Switzerland for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Argentina vs Switzerland for free
Argentina vs Switzerland is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Argentina vs Switzerland in the US
US viewers can watch Argentina vs Switzerland on Fox (English commentary) or Telemundo (Spanish commentary).
Both Fox and Telemundo are available on cord-cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Argentina vs Switzerland on Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is also available via Peacock ($10.99/month).
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How to watch Argentina vs Switzerland in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Argentina vs Switzerland for free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV1 and ITVX.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (e.g. SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Argentina vs Switzerland in Australia
Argentina vs Switzerland will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game of the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Argentina vs Switzerland in Canada
In Canada, TSN and free-to-air channel CTV will be broadcasting Argentina vs Switzerland.
You can live stream via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.
CTV will require TV provider login details for you to watch for free online.
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Argentina vs Switzerland: Match Information
What time does Argentina vs Switzerland start?
What are the squads for Argentina vs Switzerland?
Argentina
Goalkeepers: Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid), Geronimo Rulli (Marseille), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa).
Defenders: Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (Marseille), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid).
Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (River Plate), Rodrigo de Paul (Inter Miami), Valentin Barco (Strasbourg), Giovani lo Celso (Real Betis), Ezequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea).
Forwards: Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Nico Paz (Como), Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan).
Switzerland
Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller (Young Boys), Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Yvon Mvogo (Lorient).
Defenders: Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan), Aurele Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Eray Comert (Valencia), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Luca Jaquez (VfB Stuttgart), Miro Muheim (Hamburg), Ricardo Rodriguez (Real Betis), Silvan Widmer (Mainz).
Midfielders: Michel Aebischer (Pisa), Christian Fassnacht (Young Boys), Remo Freuler (Bologna), Ardon Jashari (AC Milan), Johan Manzambi (Freiburg), Fabian Rieder (Augsburg), Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas (both Sevilla), Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Denis Zakaria (Monaco).
Forwards: Zeki Amdouni (Burnley), Breel Embolo (Stade Rennais), Cedric Itten (Fortuna Dusseldorf), Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest), Noah Okafor (Leeds United).
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Stage | Argentina | Switzerland |
Group stage | Group J: 1st, 9 points | Group B: 1st, 7 points |
Last 32 | Beat Cape Verde (3-2 AET) | Beat Algeria (2-0) |
Last 16 | Beat Egypt (3-2) | Beat Colombia (0-0 AET; 4-3 pens) |
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina will aim to make the most of their FIFA World Cup 2026 lifeline when they face Switzerland in Kansas City — and you can live stream the quarter-final around the world for free. The reigning champions were on the brink of a shock exit when they trailed…
