Argentina 1-0 Switzerland LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Djibril Sow Tests Emiliano Martinez From Distance

Things heating up in the middle. SUI's Breel Emobolo catches Leandro Paredes very late and is booked. Players square up in the middle. Plenty of Argentina players went straight over to the referee.

Argentina look very comfortable and allowing the Swiss to attack in their half. Switzerland have to offer more.

Granit Xhaka executes an impressive, concealed, no-look chip pass. Following this, his team is awarded a free-kick from a wide position.

Switzerland finally show some attacking intent. Djibril Sow tries his luck from long range with a powerful drive, but Emiliano Martínez is well positioned and gathers the effort comfortably. It's a positive sign for the Swiss, who are looking to build some momentum after falling behind.

Argentina are in complete control at the moment. Switzerland are searching for a response, but it's the Albiceleste who look far more likely to strike again. Lionel Messi wins possession high up the pitch and drives straight at the heart of the defence, only to lose his footing at the crucial moment just as he shapes to shoot. A let-off for the Swiss

Argentina strike first! Alexis Mac Allister times his run to perfection, rising highest at the near post to glance the corner beyond the goalkeeper and into the far corner. It's a dream start for the defending champions, while Switzerland concede their first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and now have a mountain to climb.

The stage couldn't be set any better in Kansas City. Under clear blue skies and warm evening conditions, the atmosphere is perfect for a World Cup quarterfinal. Argentina will also take confidence from their last visit here, when Lionel Messi lit up the stadium with a memorable hat-trick against Algeria in the group stage.

The landmark 100th match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway as Argentina and Switzerland begin their battle for a place in the semifinals. Lionel Messi leads the defending champions, while the Swiss look to spring another upset in what promises to be a fascinating quarterfinal.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be telecast live on Unite8 Sports network on television. For live streaming, one can catch the action on the Zee5 app and website.

Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Stage: Quarter-final

Kickoff Time: 06:30 AM IST (July 12, 2026)

Venue: Kansas City Stadium

Referee: João Pinheiro (Portugal)

Greetings, we are back with our FIFA World Cup 2026 live blog as Argentina and Switzerland face-off in the quarter-final match. The action is about to begin, so stay tuned for all the live updates from Kansas City Stadium.