Argentina Vs Switzerland Live Photo Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi and Co. Chase Another Semi-Final Berth
Argentina Vs Switzerland Live Photo Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: The spotlight shifts to Kansas City Stadium, where defending champions Argentina take on Switzerland in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal with a semifinal clash against England at stake. Lionel Scaloni's side have survived two dramatic knockout tests, edging Cape Verde 3-2 before overcoming Egypt by the same score, with Lionel Messi continuing to inspire alongside Julián Álvarez and Enzo Fernández. Switzerland, meanwhile, have built their campaign on defensive resilience, defeating Algeria before eliminating Colombia in a tense penalty shootout after a goalless draw. Led by Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji, the Swiss will look to frustrate Argentina and strike on the counter. With Messi chasing another World Cup crown and Switzerland dreaming of a historic semifinal, expect a fiercely contested battle decided by the finest of margins. See best photos from the Argentina Vs Switzerland quarter-final here.
Argentina's Lionel Messi warms-up prior to the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
A fan of Argentina wearing a Spider-Man mask gestures prior to the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Switzerland fans react ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Fans of Argentina wait for the beginning of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, sings his national anthem with teammates ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Argentina lines up ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) battles for the ball with Switzerland's Granit Xhaka (10) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026 (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) speaks with referee Joao Pinheiro, of Portugal, during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP/Charlie Riedel
Argentina's Nahuel Molina (26) heads the ball against Switzerland's Dan Ndoye, left, during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP
Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul (7) reacts as he speaks to Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin as they leave the field at halftime AP/Ashley Landis
Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) makes a save under pressure from Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) AP/Reed Hoffmann
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