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Lionel Messi and Argentina stand two matches away from having the opportunity to defend their 2022 World Cup trophy at the final, and that road goes through European hopeful Switzerland.
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Messi has shown the world time and time again that he can take Argentina as far as he can lead them. Late in the second half against Egypt in the Round of 16, La Albiceleste were down 2-0. One Messi assist and goal later, the game was tied, and eventually won by the Argentinians in dramatic stoppage-time fashion.
A win over Switzerland would send Messi and Co. to the World Cup semifinals, where they will face either Norway or England. Heading into the slate of quarterfinals matchups, Messi stands alone as the top goalscorer of the 2026 World Cup with eight goals through five matches.
The Sporting News is following Messi’s goals, highlights, and live updates from the Argentina vs. Switzerland quarterfinals match. Here is everything you need to know about the eight-time Ballon d’Or and 2022 World Cup winner’s enthralling level of play during tonight’s match.
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MORE: LIVE player ratings for Argentina vs. Switzerland
Lionel Messi stats today
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Minutes: 25
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Goals: 0
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Assists: 1
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Shots: 0
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Shots on target: 0
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Passes: 8
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Pass completion: 100% (8/8)
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Touches: 13
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Dribble completion: 0% (0/0)
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Did Lionel Messi score a goal today?
No, Lionel Messi has not scored yet against Switzerland through five minutes.
Lionel Messi highlights, updates from Argentina vs. Switzerland at World Cup
(All times ET)
10′ Alexis Mac Allister opens scoring
9:10 p.m. – GOAL FOR ARGENTINA! Off a Messi cross from a corner kick, Mac Allister is there to head in the effort and open Saturday night’s scoring for Argentina.
9:00 p.m. – After the opening whistle has sounded, we are officially underway in Kansas City! What will Messi do tonight?
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He technically is in second place despite having a tournament-high eight goals in the Golden Boot race due to France‘s Kylian Mbappe‘s two assists as the tiebreaker.
First half begins
Pregame
8:44 p.m. – Here comes Lionel Messi and Argentina. With a win, La Albiceleste will head back to consecutive World Cup semifinals, and face off against England.
How to watch Messi’s World Cup games
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TV channel: Fox
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Live stream: fubo,Fox One, Fox Sports app/website
This match will be broadcast nationally on Fox in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.
Cord-cutters can tune into the game by using fubo.
World Cup 2026 remaining schedule
Quarterfinals
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Thu, Jul. 9 | 4 p.m. | QF1: France 2, Morocco 0 | Gillette Stadium (Foxboro, MA) |
| Fri, Jul. 10 | 3 p.m. | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) | |
| Sat, Jul. 11 | 5 p.m. | QF3: Norway vs. England | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL) |
| Sat, Jul. 11 | 9 p.m. | QF4: Argentina vs. Switzerland | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) |
Semifinals
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Tue, Jul. 14 | 3 p.m. | SF1: France vs. Spain | AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) |
| Wed, Jul. 15 | 3 p.m. | SF2: Winner, QF3 vs. Winner, QF4 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) |
Third-place match
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Sat, Jul. 18 | 5 p.m. | Loser, SF1 vs. Loser, SF2 | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL) |
Final
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Sun, Jul. 19 | 3 p.m. | Winner, SF1 vs. Winner, SF2 | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) |
