Argentina will take on Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, with the match scheduled to kick off at 8 AM on July 12. The Argentine team, led by superstar Lionel Messi, is in excellent form after a remarkable comeback victory against Egypt in the Round of 16, where they won 3-2 despite trailing by two goals.

This victory marked a historic moment, as it was the first time in World Cup history that a team came back from a two-goal deficit in the final 12 minutes to win within regulation time. Argentina's impressive performance has extended their unbeaten streak in World Cup matches to 11 games, with 9 wins and 2 draws, marking their best run in the tournament's history.

Messi, at 39 years old, continues to shine on the world stage, having scored 8 goals and provided 1 assist in the current tournament. He is just behind Kylian Mbappe in the race for the Golden Boot, and with 21 goals across six World Cups, Messi holds the record for the most goals scored in the tournament's history.

Switzerland, on the other hand, faces challenges ahead of the match. Johan Manzambi, their star player, is likely to miss the game due to a knee injury sustained in the Round of 16. This absence could significantly impact Switzerland's chances, as Manzambi has been instrumental with 3 goals and 2 assists in his last three matches.

Historically, Argentina has dominated their encounters with Switzerland, having never lost in their previous 7 meetings, winning 5 and drawing 2. In World Cup history, Argentina has triumphed in both of their previous encounters against Switzerland.

As the teams prepare for this crucial match, Argentina aims to continue their unbeaten streak and move closer to becoming the first team to defend their World Cup title since Brazil in 1962. The anticipation builds as fans await what promises to be an exhilarating quarterfinal clash.