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When Argentina Plays Next in World Cup 2026: Day, Time, TV, and Quarterfinal Opponent
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When Argentina Plays Next in World Cup 2026: Day, Time, TV, and Quarterfinal Opponent

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals, advancing to the next stage.
  • They will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals on Saturday, July 11, at 10 p.m. Argentina time.
  • The match will be broadcast on multiple TV channels and streaming platforms.

The Argentine national team is setting its sights on the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt. The win secured their spot among the top eight teams in the tournament.

Lionel Scaloni's squad will play their next match on Saturday, July 11, at 10 p.m. Argentina time, returning to the Kansas City Stadium. Their opponent in the quarterfinals will be Switzerland, who advanced after a penalty shootout win against Colombia.

The thrilling match against Egypt saw Argentina come back from a two-goal deficit. Despite a missed penalty by Lionel Messi in the first half, the team rallied in the second half with goals from Cristian Romero, Messi, and Enzo Fernández, who scored the decisive goal in added time.

Fans can watch the quarterfinal match live on TV Pública, TyC Sports, Telefe, DSports, Paramount+, Disney+ Premium, and Flow. If Argentina advances, their semifinal match is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, at 4 p.m. in Atlanta. The final is set for Sunday, July 19, at 4 p.m. in New Jersey, where they aim to defend their 2022 title.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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