Argentina and Switzerland are set to meet in the World Cup quarterfinals at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, July 11. Both teams advanced after overcoming significant challenges in the round of 16.
Lionel Messi's Argentina secured their spot by coming from behind against Egypt. After trailing 2-0, Argentina scored three unanswered goals in the latter stages of the match, with goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernández in stoppage time. Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating following the match.
Switzerland also advanced after a close contest, defeating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a tie in extra time. Rubén Vargas scored the decisive penalty for Switzerland.
This quarterfinal appearance marks Switzerland's first since 1954. Argentina is considered a slight favorite in the upcoming match.
For those looking to attend, last-minute tickets are available. Prices start at $1,417 including fees for 300-level seats, with 100-level seats beginning at $2,181. A promotional code is available for $10 off purchases over $250 for first-time SeatGeek users.
The complete rosters for both Argentina and Switzerland have been made available. The World Cup schedule includes high-profile contests across venues in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.