Lionel Messi's Biggest Test Yet? What To Know About Argentina vs. Switzerland

Argentina face Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals at Kansas City Stadium, with the winner advancing to play either England or Norway in the semifinals. Defending champion Argentina has had a difficult tournament, needing extra time to beat Cape Verde and staging a remarkable comeback from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2. At age 39, Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals in the tournament and has become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 21 goals.