Lionel Messi's Upcoming World Cup Match: Schedule, Kickoff Time, and Tournament Bracket as Argentina Prepares for Switzerland Clash

The Inter Miami star returns to the World Cup stage with Argentina for his sixth tournament, set in North America in 2026. This appearance marks a record for Messi.

Messi’s Journey and Current World Cup Campaign

After finally lifting the World Cup trophy in Qatar in 2022, Messi cemented his legacy by delivering seven goals and three assists, including two crucial goals in the final against France. That thrilling match ended 3-3 before Argentina won on penalties. Previously, Messi had suffered heartbreak in the 2014 final against Germany and endured a poor run with Argentina in 2018.

Now nearly 39 years old, Messi is likely facing his last World Cup tournament. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has kept many key players from the victorious 2022 squad in hopes of defending their title.

When Is Messi’s Next World Cup Match?

Argentina narrowly beat Egypt in the Round of 16, setting up a quarterfinal showdown with Switzerland. This game will be held on Saturday, July 11, at 9 p.m. ET in Kansas City.

Argentina’s Match Schedule and Results at World Cup 2026

FOX holds the English-language broadcast rights in the U.S., airing all 104 matches. Out of these, 69 games will appear on the main FOX channel, while the remaining 35 air on FS1. Spanish coverage streams on Peacock with most matches shown on Telemundo and Universo.

All matches can be streamed live on fubo, which offers a free trial for new users, plus on FOX One and the FOX Sports app.

Bracket Overview for Argentina in World Cup 2026

After progressing through the group and round of 32 stages, Argentina faces Switzerland in the quarterfinals on July 11. If they advance, the semifinals and possibly the final await later in July.