Argentina and Switzerland advance to the quarterfinals following tense matches in the previous round. Argentina suffered a 2-0 defeat to Egypt in the round of 16 but recovered to net three goals, while Switzerland edged Colombia in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the fourth time in its history.
At a Glance: How to Watch Argentina vs. Switzerland
Lionel Messi has remarkably surpassed his performance from the 2022 World Cup, which was then presumed to be his farewell tournament. The Argentine star has recorded eight goals so far in this edition, exceeding his seven from Qatar—though the expansion to a round of 32 this year has afforded him additional matches to find the net.
Switzerland’s leading scorer Johan Manzambi, with three goals, will miss the clash against Argentina due to a knee injury. Consequently, the Swiss side must lean further on its defensive solidity, a hallmark of their campaign thus far: they remained unbeaten in the group stage and have conceded only three goals total.
How to Watch Argentina vs. Switzerland
The Argentina–Switzerland quarterfinal streams on Saturday, July 11, at 9 p.m. ET, hosted at Kansas City Stadium (referred to as Arrowhead Stadium outside the tournament).
U.S. viewers can watch the match on Fox with English commentary and on Telemundo in Spanish. Fox is accessible via a Fox One subscription, while Telemundo requires Peacock. Alternatively, both networks are available through free trials from live-TV services such as DirecTV or Fubo. These are a few options.
DirecTV
➤ $44.99/month (best plan)
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV’s live-TV streaming service—distinct from its satellite offering—provides a free trial for Fox access. Fox is carried in the MyNews and MySports genre packs and across all tiers of standard streaming packages, whereas Telemundo appears in the MiEspañol pack. All plans include a five-day trial.
Fubo
➤ $54.99/month (first month)
➤ Free trial
➤ Up to 300+ channels
A Fubo subscription delivers both Fox and Telemundo, also with a five-day free trial. Fox is featured on the Sports + News plan, and Telemundo on the streaming service’s Core plan.
Fox One
➤ $19.99/month
➤ Free trial
➤ Includes FS1 and Fox Deportes
Fox One streams Fox’s full match coverage and additional channels like FS1 and Fox Deportes. Priced at $19.99 monthly, it is the most economical choice, though its trial lasts three days. It can be added to Prime Video or used as a standalone service.
Peacock
➤ $10.99/month
➤ Includes Telemundo
➤ Includes Premier League
Peacock Premium includes all Telemundo broadcasts starting at $10.99 per month, the cheapest tier, but without a free trial. Even for non-Spanish speakers, Telemundo’s energetic coverage and absence of hydration-break advertising present a compelling alternative.
Argentina vs. Switzerland: Date, Start Time
Kickoff for Argentina vs. Switzerland is set for Saturday, July 11, at 9 p.m. ET at Kansas City Stadium, with English coverage on Fox and Spanish on Telemundo.