How to watch for free: Today's quarter-final match will air for free on global channels like BBC iPlayer/ITV. You can use a VPN like ExpressVPN, our pick for location spoofing, to connect to a UK server to tune in for free. You may also be able to watch for free with a streaming trial from DirecTV, FuboTV, or YouTube TV.
Argentina face Switzerland in the last quarterfinal game of the FIFA World Cup today, and once again, the player to watch out for is a 39-year-old Lionel Messi. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner inspired a sensational 3-2 comeback against Egypt in the previous game and is now one step closer to his third World Cup semifinal.
Standing in his way are Switzerland, who are currently 14th on the FIFA World rankings. A win for the Swiss today will send them to their first-ever World Cup semifinal.
With so much at stake, expect both teams to put up a strong fight. Here's how to watch Argentina vs. Switzerland live using a streaming subscription or a VPN.
When Is the Argentina vs. Switzerland World Cup Quarter-Final?
The quarterfinal game between Argentina and Switzerland kicks off at 9:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 11, at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
How to Watch Argentina vs. Switzerland Live in the US
You can watch today's match live on Fox or Telemundo. If you don't have cable and you're in the US, you can watch with a sports streaming subscription, such as DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, and more. If you don't have a live TV or streaming service, you may be able to watch the game with a free trial:
How to Watch Argentina vs. Switzerland Online for Free
The Argentina and Switzerland quarterfinal match will air live for free on several streaming platforms across the globe, including:
- The UK: BBC iPlayer/ITV
- Ireland: RTE Player
- Australia: SBS
- France: M6
- Germany: ZDF
- Belgium: RTBF
- Austria: Servus TV
- Spain: RTVE
- Brazil: CazéTV on YouTube
- Norway: NRK
- Netherlands: NOS
These platforms are geo-locked to their respective countries, so you'll need a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games for free from the US or elsewhere. For the Argentina vs. Switzerland World Cup quarterfinal, we recommend ExpressVPN, our top pick for location spoofing. ExpressVPN has servers across the globe, making it easy to mask your actual location and access region-locked content. Plus, this year, ExpressVPN is also an official supporter of the FIFA World Cup.
Here's how you can access the Argentina vs. Switzerland match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer as an example:
- Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
- Download the VPN app on your computer, phone, or preferred device.
- Connect to a server in the UK.
- Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.
Note: If you're new to BBC, you may be asked to create an account to access iPlayer. Add a UK postal code on the sign-up page to avoid possible disruptions.
Usually, the top VPNs that let you connect to servers in other countries aren't free. But if you already have a VPN subscription or qualify for a free trial, you may be able to use one to watch the FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and Switzerland at no additional cost.
Argentina vs. Switzerland: Road to the Quarterfinals, Team News
Argentina have been the better of the two teams so far, having won all of their games in regulation time. Switzerland, meanwhile, have had a draw in the group stage and a win on penalties in the Round of 16.
Argentina
The defending champions are the only non-European team still alive in the tournament, and they have repeatedly found ways to get the job done when it has looked impossible. Lionel Messi is their standout performer with nine goals, but he has been ably supported by the likes of Enzo Fernández, Julián Alvarez, and Leandro Paredes. Here's a quick look at their journey so far:
- Group Game 1: Beat Algeria, 3-0
- Group Game 2: Beat Austria, 2-0
- Group Game 3: Beat Jordan, 3-1
- Round of 32: Beat Cabo Verde, 3-2
- Round of 16: Beat Egypt, 3-2
Expected lineup: With no injury or suspension concerns, coach Lionel Scaloni could start with the same XI from the previous game. That would be Martinez in goal; Molina, Romero, Martinez, and Tagliafico in defense; Paredes, De Paul, Fernández, and Mac Allister in the midfield; and Messi and Alvarez in the forward line.
Switzerland
Switzerland, like Argentina, are unbeaten throughout the tournament, but have had a few hiccups along the way. Their standout performers have been midfielder Granit Xhaka and goalkeeper Gregor Kobe.
- Group Game 1: Beat Croatia, 4-2
- Group Game 2: Drew Ghana, 0-0
- Group Game 3: Beat Panama, 2-0
- Round of 32: Beat DR Congo, 2-1
- Round of 16: Beat Mexico, 3-2
Expected lineup: Murat Yakin also has all his regular starters available for this game and could play with an unchanged lineup. That would be Kobe in goal; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, and Rodríguez in defense; Freuler, Xhaka, and Jashari in the midfield; and Rieder, Embolo, and Ndoye up front.
2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. This year, the tournament has expanded to 48 participating nations for a total of 104 games.
- June 11 to June 27: Group stage.
- June 28 to July 2: The knockout stage begins with the first-ever Round of 32 at a FIFA World Cup. The eventual champion will have to win five consecutive knockout games, instead of the former four.
- July 3 to July 7: Round of 16.
- July 9, 10, 11: Quarter-finals.
- July 14-15: Semi-finals.
- July 18: Third-place playoff.
- July 19: Final.
We'll be following the World Cup until the end, so stay tuned for more streaming advice.
Source: PCMag.com
