Lionel Messi’s Argentina will be looking 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 2-0 to Egypt with 11 minutes remaining in their last 16 tie, but Messi stepped up to lead an extraordinary comeback. The Albiceleste captain provided an assist and a goal to restore parity before Enzo Fernandez headed home a stoppage-time winner to grab a 3-2 victory. Having also survived a scare in the last 32 against Cape Verde, Lionel Scaloni’s men will be hoping for a more straightforward task at the 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 match since 1938. Murat Yakin’s side edged Colombia on penalties in the last 16 after an uneventful 0-0 draw, Nati’s second in a clean sheet. They suffered the significant blow of losing influential attacking midfielder Johan Manzambi to injury before the last 16 victory, putting the 20-year-old’s chances of playing a further role in the tournament into doubt.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Argentina vs Switzerland for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Argentina vs Switzerland for free
Argentina vs Switzerland is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Argentina vs Switzerland in USA
American viewers can watch Argentina vs Switzerland on Fox (English commentary) or Telemundo (Spanish commentary).
Both Fox and Telemundo are available on cord cutters such as YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected 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 free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV1 and ITVX.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg 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 in 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 channel CTV will broadcast Argentina vs Switzerland.
You can stream live via TSN+ streaming platform, which costs $80 per month or $80 per year.
CTV will require the TV provider’s login information, which you can watch online for free.
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Argentina vs Switzerland: Match Information
When does Argentina vs Switzerland start?
Argentina vs Switzerland starts at 2am BST / 11am AEST Sunday 12 July. It is at 9:00 PM ET on Saturday, July 11 in the US.
What is the squad 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 MacAllister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea).
Extenders: 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).
Extenders: Zeki Amdouni (Burnley), Breel Embolo (Stade Rennais), Cedric Itten (Fortuna Dusseldorf), Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest), Noah Okafor (Leeds United).
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Scene |
Argentina |
Switzerland |
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Group phase |
Group J: 1st, 9 points |
Group B: 1st, 7 points |
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Last 32 |
Beat Cape Verde (3-2 AET) |
Beat Algeria (2-0) |
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Last 16 |
Beat Egypt (3-2) |
Beat Colombia (0-0 AET; 4-3 pens) |
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