Lionel Messi’s Upcoming World Cup Match: Schedule, Kickoff Time, and Tournament Bracket as Argentina Takes on Switzerland

The Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi, is back with Argentina for what might be his sixth and final World Cup appearance, set to take place in North America in 2026. After finally winning the World Cup in Qatar 2022, Messi aims to continue his legacy with a strong showing this time around.

Memorable 2022 Triumph

Messi’s journey to World Cup glory was long and winding. He endured a tough loss in the 2014 final against Germany and a disappointing 2018 campaign. But in 2022, he scored seven goals and provided three assists, earning player of the tournament honors. His two goals in the final helped Argentina beat France on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Upcoming Quarterfinal Match

Argentina edged past Egypt in the round of 16, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Switzerland. This game will kick off on Saturday, July 11 at 9 p.m. ET from Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium.

Argentina’s 2026 World Cup Matches and Results

FOX and FS1 hold the English-language broadcast rights for the World Cup in the U.S., airing all 104 matches. FOX will show 69 games on its main channel, while FS1 covers the remaining 35. Spanish broadcasts are available through Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock.

Fans can stream every match live via fubo, which offers a free trial for new users, along with FOX One and the FOX Sports app.

World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Bracket Highlights

Argentina's path so far:

• Round of 32: Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (AET)
• Round of 16: Argentina 3-2 Egypt
• Quarterfinal: Argentina vs. Switzerland on July 11 at 9 p.m. ET

The quarterfinals feature matches like France vs. Morocco and Spain vs. Belgium. Semifinals will be held mid-July, leading up to the final on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.