Argentina vs Switzerland World Cup quarterfinal preview and predictions

Argentina faces Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday at 8 PM in Kansas City. The defending champions have had a challenging knockout phase, raising doubts about their ability to retain the title, while Switzerland reaches this stage for the first time in 72 years. Lionel Messi, at 39, continues to be pivotal for Argentina, but questions remain about his stamina as the tournament progresses. Opta’s predictions give Argentina a 57.1% chance of winning in regulation time.

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