Argentina's quest to retain the FIFA World Cup continues with a quarter-final showdown against a stubborn Switzerland at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The reigning champions are widely expected to progress, thanks largely to the outstanding form of Lionel Messi, who leads the tournament scoring charts with eight goals. Even so, Argentina have shown they can be exposed, falling behind early in each of their last two knockout matches.
Scaloni's men have found the net 12 times across five matches, with Messi at the heart of almost every attacking move and Alexis Mac Allister providing balance and creativity from midfield. Switzerland arrive with confidence after eliminating Colombia without conceding and will hope Murat Yakin's disciplined, defence-first approach can carry them to a first World Cup semi-final appearance in more than seven decades.
Read our Argentina vs Switzerland prediction before staking your money.
Argentina vs Switzerland prediction for the 2026 World Cup
It is do or die. That is exactly why the prediction below zeroes in on the strongest bet for this knockout World Cup tie.
Here is our pick:
BTTS - Yes
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Argentina is tipped to come out on top, with 54% of the odds leaning towards their win.
Looking for more? Browse all the World Cup odds and dig into this and other ties from the planet's biggest football tournament.
Argentina vs Switzerland head-to-head record
These two nations have met only a handful of times of late — 1 match(es) in all, which only adds to the unpredictability of this 2026 World Cup tie.
Argentina: 1 win(s)
Switzerland: 0 win(s)
Draws: 0
Argentina at the 2026 World Cup
Argentina arrive having already played 5 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Argentina National Team:
At the World Cup:
5 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
3 point(s) per game on average
14 goals scored at the World Cup (2.8 per game)
5 goals conceded at the World Cup (1 per game)
Argentina National Team in 2026
21 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 4 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Lionel Messi with 8 goal(s)
Most assists: Enzo Fernández with 3
Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup
Switzerland go into this tie with 5 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what Switzerland National Team have managed so far:
At the World Cup
3 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
2.2 point(s) per game on average
9 goals scored at the World Cup (1.8 per game)
3 goals conceded at the World Cup (0.6 per game)
Switzerland National Team in 2026
8 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 1 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Breel Embolo with 4 goal(s)
Most assists: Dan Ndoye with 3
Argentina vs Switzerland statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
Argentina
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W W L |
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.8 | 3.75 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.8 | 2.75 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.88 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
0.89 | 0.97 | 0.56 |
Switzerland
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W D |
2.2 |
| Home | D W W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | D D D D W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 75% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 25% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 75% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.22 | 2.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 1.18 | 0.71 |
Argentina vs Switzerland probable lineups
See the likely starting elevens below for our Argentina vs Switzerland prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina's predicted playing XI: E. Martínez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico, De Paul, Fernández, Mac Allister, Messi, L. Martínez, and Álvarez.
Switzerland's predicted playing XI: Kobel, Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez, Xhaka, Freuler, Ndoye, Aebischer, Vargas, and Embolo
The confirmed lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.
How to watch Argentina vs Switzerland live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Argentina vs Switzerland live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 02:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Argentina vs Switzerland:
Further 2026 World Cup predictions
Browse all of our 2026 FIFA World Cup predictions and keep up with the sharpest analysis from start to finish of the tournament.
Match details: Argentina vs Switzerland
🆚 Fixture Argentina vs Switzerland
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Sunday, 12/07/2026
🕐 Kick-off 02:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue Arrowhead Stadium
Bet responsibly
Betting should stay a bit of fun. Set yourself limits, keep control, and never wager more than you can comfortably afford to lose.
If betting stops being enjoyable or starts to feel like a problem, reach out to GambleAware or GamCare for support.
Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.